Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS3

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was released 4 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P600 grades versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 features physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P600 vs the ZS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and ZS3 is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and ZS3.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P600 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger P600 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.