Nikon P1000 vs Nikon D5100

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon P1000 and Nikon D5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the P1000 (1/2.3") and D5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The P1000 was announced 7 years after the D5100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P1000 grades against the D5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Nikon D5100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Nikon D5100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 has got external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P1000 and Nikon D5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P1000 against the D5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and D5100 is 49 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and D5100.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P1000 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher P1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.