Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 7 years after the ZS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P1000 scores against the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 comes with physical dimensions 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 ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P1000 compared to the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and ZS10 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and ZS10.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.