Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was brought out within a month of the ZS30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P520 grades versus the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P520 compared to the ZS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and ZS30 is 66 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and ZS30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.