Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ100

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 24 months later than the FZ100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P510 scores vs the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P510 vs the FZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and FZ100 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and FZ100.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P510 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher P510 provides an advantage in sensor tech.