Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic LZ20
B700 | LZ20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | July 2012 | Newer by 44 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon B700
LZ20 | B700 |
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Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic LZ20
B700 | LZ20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Look at the Nikon B700 and Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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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 |