Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the P520 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P520 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the FZ1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P520 scores against the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 offers outside 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 FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P520 and the FZ1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and FZ1000 is 66 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and FZ1000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P520 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.