Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ60

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was released 19 months later than the FZ60 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P600 scores vs the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P600 features outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P600 compared to the FZ60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and FZ60 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and FZ60.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent P600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.