Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ35

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was announced 2 years after the FZ35 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P520 scores vs the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 versus the FZ35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and FZ35 is 66 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and FZ35.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher P520 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.