Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ47

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P510 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was launched 12 months later than the FZ47 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the P510 grades vs the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P510 against the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and FZ47 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and FZ47.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P510 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern P510 should have an advantage in sensor technology.