Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P520 was manufactured 2 years after the FZ100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P520 matches up against the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P520 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P520 compared to the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and FZ100 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and FZ100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P520 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger P520 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.