Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon P510 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 18 months after the ZS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P510 matches up vs the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P510 provides exterior 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 ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P510 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 versus the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and ZS10 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and ZS10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P510 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher P510 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.