Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 3 years after the ZS45 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P1000 grades vs the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 features outer 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 ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P1000 vs the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and ZS45 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger P1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.