Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 22 months later than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P600 scores versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P600 vs the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and ZS20 is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and ZS20.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P600 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern P600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.