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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Nikon P610
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P600 scores vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic ZS70

 P600 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon P600

 ZS70 P600 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2014More modern by 38 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS70

 P600 ZS70 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P600 compared to the ZS70.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P600 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (565 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
59
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
great battery pack (380 shots)
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
59
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (565 grams)
74
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 380 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $750 $450