Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
- Launched February 2014
- Updated by Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS35

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P600 was released 14 months later than the ZS30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P600 scores vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic ZS30
P600 | ZS30 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon P600
ZS30 | P600 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS30
P600 | ZS30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P600 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the P600 against the ZS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and ZS30 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and ZS30.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer P600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 |
Battery style | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $750 | $250 |