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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(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
Panasonic LZ30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic LZ30

 P600 LZ30 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon P600

 LZ30 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic LZ30

 P600 LZ30 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and LZ30 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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great battery power (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P600
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (552g)
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
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