Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The B600 was launched 6 years after the ZS20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the B600 matches up vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic ZS20
B600 | ZS20 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 82 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon B600
ZS20 | B600 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS20
B600 | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the B600 and the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and ZS20.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher B600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-01-18 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500 gr (1.10 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $297 | $349 |