Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P600 was released 11 months before the ZS45 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P600 grades vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P600 versus the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and ZS45 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older P600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.