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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the B700 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The B700 was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the B700 grades against the FZ1000 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 B700 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Nikon B700

 FZ1000 II B700 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2016Newer by 36 months
Display resolution1240k921kSharper display (+319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 B700 FZ1000 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the B700 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and FZ1000 II is 65 and 55 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and FZ1000 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The B700 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged B700 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography factors
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
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better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than average in class (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging features
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (565g)
68
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 808g (1.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $898