Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P510 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was launched 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P510 scores vs the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P510 compared to the FZ28.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and FZ28 is 66 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and FZ28.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P510 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger P510 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.