Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ35

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 2 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P510 matches up against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 has got outside measurements 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 FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P510 vs the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and FZ35 is 66 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and FZ35.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P510 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer P510 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.