Nikon Coolpix P600 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelCoolpix P600Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P610
      MSRP$499.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Autofocus ModesTracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1440 mm25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom60x24x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.5f/2.8 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL auto flash with monitor preflashesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.50 m9.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Dimensions125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21")120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.8 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Battery PackEN-EL23
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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