Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P520 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was brought out 8 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P520 matches up versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Nikon P520 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P520 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and ZS15 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and ZS15.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P520 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.