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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 6 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the B600 matches up vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic ZS25

 B600 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013More recent by 74 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon B600

 ZS25 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS25

 B600 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B600 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the B600 against the ZS25.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and ZS25.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer B600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (500g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (280 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $297 $300