Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was launched 5 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the B700 matches up versus the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the B700 and the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and ZS10 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon B700 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger B700 should have a benefit in sensor technology.