Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15
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![Nikon Coolpix P600 front Nikon Coolpix P600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P600/Nikon-P600-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15/Panasonic-ZS15-front.jpg)
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Announced February 2014
- Refreshed by Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The P600 was released 20 months after the ZS15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the P600 scores against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic ZS15
P600 | ZS15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon P600
ZS15 | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS15
P600 | ZS15 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P600 vs the ZS15.
![Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and ZS15 is 65 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and ZS15.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P600 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher P600 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $750 | $279 |