Nikon P1000 vs Pentax XG-1

Let's look closer at the Nikon P1000 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was introduced 4 years later than the XG-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P1000 matches up versus the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 enjoys 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 Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P1000 compared to the XG-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and XG-1 is 49 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and XG-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern P1000 will have an advantage in sensor technology.