Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was manufactured 5 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the B700 grades against the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the B700 compared to the FZ100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and FZ100 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and FZ100.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon B700 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern B700 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.