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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon B600 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was brought out 4 years after the SZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the B600 grades vs the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic SZ10

 B600 SZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2015Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon B600

 SZ10 B600 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic SZ10

 B600 SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the B600 compared to the SZ10.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and SZ10.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger B600 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (500g)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (280 shots)
more heavy than others in class (500g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (280 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (500 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $297 $200