Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix B600 vs DMC FZ72 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 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 FZ72

  • Introduced in July 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 20-1200mm (60x), f2.8-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 130.2 x 97 x 118.2mm³ (5.1″ x 3.8″ x 4.7″)
  • 600g (19.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ72

Coolpix B600 vs DMC FZ72: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Panasonic DMC FZ72 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix B600 a better choice

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ72

Better sensibility (4)

125 – 6400 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Weighs less (2)

500g
(16.1 oz.)
600g
(19.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

983cm³
(62 cu.in.)
1493cm³
(94 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix B600 are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the lower weight than the DMC FZ72. Another advantage over the DMC FZ72: the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Coolpix B600 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ72

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ72

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 16.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 9
Auto Focus points (4)

1 23
Longer battery life (3, photos)

280 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ72 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Panasonic are that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 16 points for the DMC FZ72.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix B600

DMC FZ72

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Panasonic DMC FZ72 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix B600 and DMC FZ72

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix B600

Panasonic DMC FZ72

12
16

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix B600.