Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ10

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 4 years after the SZ10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1000 grades against the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1000 versus the SZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and SZ10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and SZ10.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.