Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was introduced 3 years after the FZ200 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the B700 scores vs the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the B700 compared to the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and FZ200 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and FZ200.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon B700 to give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern B700 provides an advantage in sensor technology.