Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the P510 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The P510 was announced 23 months prior to the FZ1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P510 matches up versus the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 features physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P510 versus the FZ1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and FZ1000 is 66 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P510 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older P510 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.