Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60

Lets look more closely at the Nikon B700 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 3 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the B700 grades vs the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 features outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the B700 compared to the FZ60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and FZ60 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon B700 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern B700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.