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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Launched February 2016
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Photography Glossary

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FZ100

 B700 FZ100 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2010More modern by 69 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Nikon B700

 FZ100 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ100

 B700 FZ100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

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

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
54
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography information
66
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B700
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
60
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
64
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ100
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $500