Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was announced 2 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P520 scores vs the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 features outer dimensions 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 FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P520 versus the FZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and FZ40 is 66 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and FZ40.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P520 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P520 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.