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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was brought out 6 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the B600 grades vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic ZS30

 B600 ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 74 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon B600

 ZS30 B600 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS30

 B600 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the B600 and the ZS30.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher B600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (500g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (280 shots)
has no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (280 per charge)
heavier than others (500g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
provides touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (280 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others (500g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS30
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $297 $250