Nikon P520 vs Panasonic SZ10

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P520 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was brought out 23 months before the SZ10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P520 grades versus the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P520 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P520 vs the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and SZ10 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and SZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.