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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FZ60

 B700 FZ60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2012Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon B700

 FZ60 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ60

 B700 FZ60 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Nikon B700 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

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

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (565 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
54
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
66
great battery life (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (493g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
60
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (565g)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (493g)
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" 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 images 450 images
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 One One
Launch pricing $500 $350