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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Refreshed by Nikon P1000
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was brought out 2 years after the FZ60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P900 scores versus the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic FZ60

 P900 FZ60 
LaunchedMarch 2015July 2012Newer by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon P900

 FZ60 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ60

 P900 FZ60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 has got physical measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P900 versus the FZ60.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and FZ60 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and FZ60.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher P900 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (899g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (450 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
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great battery life (360 CIPA)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (493g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (450 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Coolpix P900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-02 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899 grams (1.98 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $350