Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Panasonic DMC FZ1000 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix B600 vs DMC FZ1000 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Panasonic DMC FZ1000 Specs

Coolpix B600

  • Introduced in January 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1440mm (60x), f3.3-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 121.6 x 81.5 x 99.2mm³ (4.8″ x 3.2″ x 3.9″)
  • 500g (16.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix B600

DMC FZ1000

  • Introduced in July 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 12 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 4096 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-400mm (17x), f2.8-4.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137 x 98.5 x 130.7mm³ (5.4″ x 3.9″ x 5.1″)
  • 831g (26.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ1000

Coolpix B600 vs DMC FZ1000: The sensors

The Coolpix B600 features a Compact sized sensor, while the DMC FZ1000 uses a 1″ sensor.

Featuring an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.), the DMC FZ1000’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the Coolpix B600 employs at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with Compact sized chips.

Better choice: Panasonic DMC FZ1000

Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Panasonic DMC FZ1000 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix B600 a better choice

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ1000
Weighs less (2)

500g
(16.1 oz.)		 831g
(26.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

983cm³
(62 cu.in.)		 1764cm³
(111 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix B600 are the lower weight than the DMC FZ1000 and the more compact size.

The Coolpix B600 scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ1000

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ1000
Larger sensor (5)

Compact 1″
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 12
Auto Focus points (4)

1 49
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 6400 ISO 125 – 12800 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

280 360

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ1000 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the articulated display. A recommendation of the DMC FZ1000 is made easy by the superior video recording, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 31 points for the DMC FZ1000.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ1000
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
WiFi
Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Panasonic DMC FZ1000 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix B600 and DMC FZ1000

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix B600

Panasonic DMC FZ1000

4
31

We recommend Panasonic DMC FZ1000 as better choice.