Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ60

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was brought out at a similar time to the FZ60 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P510 matches up against the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P510 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P510 versus the FZ60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and FZ60 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and FZ60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.