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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 2 months after the ZS60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the B700 scores against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 B700 ZS60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon B700

		

		

			
 ZS60 B700 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 B700 ZS60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2016Same generation
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the B700 and the ZS60.
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and ZS60.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon B700 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon B700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
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 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than others (282 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Nikon B700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
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 excellent zoom range (24-1440mm  60.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1440mm)
 more heavy than competitors (565g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than others (282g)
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon B700
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
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 rather wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than others (282g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic jack
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $248