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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Launched January 2019
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 5 years after the SZ8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the B600 grades against the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic SZ8

 B600 SZ8 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2014More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Nikon B600

 SZ8 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic SZ8

 B600 SZ8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the B600 against the SZ8.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and SZ8 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and SZ8.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer B600 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (500 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
heavier than competition (500g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (159g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (500g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (159 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic SZ8
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $297 $275