Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS45

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P510 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was brought out 3 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P510 matches up against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P510 and the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and ZS45 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and ZS45.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged P510 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.