Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replacement is Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
- Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P600 was revealed 14 months after the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P600 grades against the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic LZ30
P600 | LZ30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon P600
LZ30 | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic LZ30
P600 | LZ30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P600 vs the LZ30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and LZ30 is 65 and 66 respectively.
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and LZ30.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent P600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 380 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $750 | $230 |