Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very close but the P600 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") use different sensor size.

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The P600 was announced 6 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P600 scores vs the FZ1000 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 provides outside 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 FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P600 vs the FZ1000 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and FZ1000 II is 65 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and FZ1000 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P600 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older P600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.