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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was revealed 4 years later than the FH6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the B700 matches up vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FH6

 B700 FH6 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 51 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon B700

 FH6 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FH6

 B700 FH6 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the B700 compared to the FH6.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and FH6 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and FH6.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon B700 to give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer B700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
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great battery life (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 280 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $129