Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15
Portability
65 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
46
65 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
46
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
36
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
36
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
(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
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS15
| P600 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and ZS15 is 65 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Nikon P600
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Nikon P600
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Nikon P600 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging details
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |