Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's look much closer at the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 2 years after the FZ70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 features physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A900 and the FZ70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and FZ70 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.