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COOLPIX B600

Nikon

COOLPIX B600

Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.

$329

Launch price

Released Jan 2019

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Panasonic

LUMIX FZ80D

60x superzoom bridge with 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20–1200mm f/2.8–5.9 Leica lens, 4K video, 2.36M-dot EVF, USB-C, and POWER O.I.S.

$478

Launch price

Released Dec 2024

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LUMIX FZ80D is 5.9 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

COOLPIX B600

★ Vlogging

Wins

5categories

LUMIX FZ80D

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX B600 wins 4 categories·LUMIX FZ80D wins 1 categories
  • ACOOLPIX B600 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 49)
  • ACOOLPIX B600 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
  • ACOOLPIX B600 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 10 frames)
  • ACOOLPIX B600 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BLUMIX FZ80D has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

COOLPIX B600LUMIX FZ80D
Resolution16 MP18.1 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO max25,6003,200
Burst11 fps10 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight500 g640 g
Battery280 shots330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

COOLPIX B600 front view

COOLPIX B600

122 × 82 × 99 mm

500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 94 × 125 mm

640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)

COOLPIX B600 is 9mm narrower, 13mm shorter, and 26mm thinner than LUMIX FZ80D.

COOLPIX B600 is 140 g lighter than LUMIX FZ80D.

Depth (front-to-back): 99mm COOLPIX B600 · 125mm LUMIX FZ80D

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

COOLPIX B600 back view

COOLPIX B600

122 × 82 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 94 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

COOLPIX B600 top view

COOLPIX B600

122 × 99 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 125 mm

Sensor size, to scale

COOLPIX B600

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

LUMIX FZ80D

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseCOOLPIX B600LUMIX FZ80D
Portrait
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
0.0Limited
0.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX B600

  • AF low-light limit

    -8.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 121.6, 81.5, 99.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • AF points / zones

    493 vs 49 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only COOLPIX B600 supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Vehicle

Reasons to choose

LUMIX FZ80D

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.2, 94.3, 125.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I U3

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only LUMIX FZ80D supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Eye

  • Touchscreen

    Only LUMIX FZ80D supports it

  • Burst (mechanical)

    10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Card slots — Both 1
  • ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
  • ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

COOLPIX B600

Pros

  • ✓60x optical zoom
  • ✓Very affordable
  • ✓Built-in Wi-Fi
  • ✓Easy to use

Cons

  • –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • –No RAW
  • –Fixed lens only

LUMIX FZ80D

Pros

  • ✓60x 20–1200mm equivalent reach
  • ✓Wide f/2.8 at wide end
  • ✓2.36M-dot OLED EVF + 1.84M-dot touchscreen
  • ✓4K video + 4K Photo
  • ✓USB-C charging

Cons

  • –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • –Bulky bridge body (~640 g)
  • –No mic/headphone jacks
  • –Contrast-detect AF only

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

COOLPIX B600
LUMIX FZ80D
Resolution
16 MP
18.1 MP✓+13%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
COOLPIX B600
LUMIX FZ80D
Aperture
—
f/2.8-5.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24 to 1440
20-1200 mm
COOLPIX B600
LUMIX FZ80D
Processor
EXPEED 7
Venus Engine
COOLPIX B600
LUMIX FZ80D
ISO min (native)
100
80✓−20 less
ISO max (native)
25,600✓+3 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
COOLPIX B600
LUMIX FZ80D
Shutter type
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for vlogging, COOLPIX B600 or LUMIX FZ80D?

COOLPIX B600 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for LUMIX FZ80D — 500g — easy to handhold for selfie video.

What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX B600 and LUMIX FZ80D?

COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP and LUMIX FZ80D is 18.1 MP, so the LUMIX FZ80D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the COOLPIX B600 and LUMIX FZ80D?

COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS, while LUMIX FZ80D does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX B600 or the LUMIX FZ80D?

COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic. LUMIX FZ80D reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX B600 and LUMIX FZ80D?

COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g and LUMIX FZ80D weighs 640 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 140 g lighter.

Do the COOLPIX B600 and LUMIX FZ80D record 4K video?

COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p. LUMIX FZ80D: 4K up to 30p.

Are the COOLPIX B600 and LUMIX FZ80D weather sealed?

COOLPIX B600: No. LUMIX FZ80D: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 280 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX B600 and 330 shots for the LUMIX FZ80D, giving the LUMIX FZ80D the edge.

How much does each cost?

COOLPIX B600 launched at $329 and LUMIX FZ80D at $478. The COOLPIX B600 is $149 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Nikon and Panasonic press materials.