Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150
65 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replacement is Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced April 2012

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The P600 was revealed 23 months after the FZ150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the P600 matches up versus the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ150
P600 | FZ150 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon P600
FZ150 | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ150
P600 | FZ150 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P600 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P600 versus the FZ150.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and FZ150 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and FZ150.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P600 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent P600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2012-04-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 lb) | 528 gr (1.16 lb) |
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 rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 410 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $750 | $499 |