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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(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
Panasonic FZ150
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ150

 P600 FZ150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon P600

 FZ150 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ150

 P600 FZ150 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
great battery life (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
59
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
62
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
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