Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100
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40 Features
57 Overall
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62 Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Released February 2014
- Successor is Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Updated by Panasonic FZ200

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P600 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P600 matches up against the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ100
P600 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Nikon P600
FZ100 | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ100
P600 | FZ100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P600 compared to the FZ100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and FZ100 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and FZ100.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P600 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P600 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lb) | 540 gr (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
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 | 330 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $750 | $500 |