Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 6 years later than the ZS15 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P1000 grades against the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 provides outer dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P1000 compared to the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and ZS15 is 49 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and ZS15.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon P1000 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent P1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.