Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ40

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 8 years after the FZ40 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P1000 scores vs the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P1000 compared to the FZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and FZ40 is 49 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and FZ40.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern P1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.