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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Refreshed by Nikon P610
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 7 months later than the FZ70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P600 grades vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ70

 P600 FZ70 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2013Fresher by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Nikon P600

 FZ70 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ70

 P600 FZ70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 comes with outside dimensions 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 FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P600 compared to the FZ70.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and FZ70 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and FZ70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent P600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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great battery power (400 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (565g)
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relatively wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ70
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $750 $300