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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(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
Panasonic FZ100
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ100

 P600 FZ100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 44 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Nikon P600

 FZ100 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ100

 P600 FZ100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

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

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P600
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
50
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography info
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging advice
59
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
64
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ100
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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