Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P100 grades vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P100 features outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P100 versus the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P100 and ZS70 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and ZS70.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.