Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS10

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 5 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A900 grades against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 vs the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and ZS10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.