Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix B600 vs DMC FZ1000 II - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II 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 II

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • 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
  • 136 x 97.2 x 131.5mm³ (5.4″ x 3.8″ x 5.2″)
  • 810g (26.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ1000 II

Coolpix B600 vs DMC FZ1000 II: The sensors

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

Featuring an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.), the DMC FZ1000 II’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 II

Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix B600 a better choice

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ1000 II

Weighs less (2)

500g
(16.1 oz.)
810g
(26.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

983cm³
(62 cu.in.)
1738cm³
(110 cu.in.)

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

The Coolpix B600 scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ1000 II

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
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 1.24
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

280 440

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ1000 II 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 that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the DMC FZ1000 II is made easy by the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 35 points for the DMC FZ1000 II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ1000 II

Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

WiFi

Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix B600 and DMC FZ1000 II

Coolpix B600 und DMC FZ1000 II, front view

Top view of cameras

Coolpix B600 und DMC FZ1000 II, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix B600

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II

4
35

We recommend Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II as better choice.