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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon B700 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 2 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the B700 matches up vs the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic LZ40

 B700 LZ40 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2014More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon B700

 LZ40 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic LZ40

 B700 LZ40 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the B700 vs the LZ40.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and LZ40 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher B700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (565g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography highlights
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great battery pack (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than average (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (524g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
heavier than average (565 grams)
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reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average (524g)
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic LZ40
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 524 gr (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 320 photographs
Type of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $219