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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Revealed January 2019
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the B600 scores against the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic ZS60

 B600 ZS60 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2016More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon B600

 ZS60 B600 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS60

 B600 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the B600 versus the ZS60.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and ZS60.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger B600 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
36
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (500g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than others (282g)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (280 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (500g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 280 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $297 $248