Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic SZ1

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 6 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the P1000 grades against the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P1000 against the SZ1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and SZ1 is 49 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and SZ1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent P1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.