Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the P600 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The P600 was introduced 4 months earlier than the FZ1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P600 grades vs the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P600 against the FZ1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and FZ1000 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P600 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.