Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The A1000 was released 6 years after the FZ200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1000 scores vs the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 has outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A1000 against the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and FZ200 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.