Nikon P520 vs Panasonic LZ30

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P520 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was announced within a month of the LZ30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P520 matches up vs the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 provides 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) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P520 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P520 against the LZ30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and LZ30 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and LZ30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.