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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Announced February 2016
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon B700 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 3 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the B700 scores against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic LZ20

 B700 LZ20 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2012Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon B700

 LZ20 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic LZ20

 B700 LZ20 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the B700 and the LZ20.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger B700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
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great battery life (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (499 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $250