Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 6 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P1000 scores against the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P1000 vs the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and FZ200 is 49 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and FZ200.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger P1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.