Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 18 months earlier than the ZS40 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P510 matches up vs the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P510 has physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P510 against the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and ZS40 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and ZS40.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older P510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.