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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Launched January 2019
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was brought out 4 years after the ZS45 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the B600 scores versus the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic ZS45

 B600 ZS45 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2015Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon B600

 ZS45 B600 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS45

 B600 ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the B600 against the ZS45.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and ZS45.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent B600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
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long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
more heavy than competitors (500g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS45
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2015-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $297 $300