Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon P520 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was unveiled 23 months prior to the ZS50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P520 grades versus the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P520 versus the ZS50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and ZS50 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and ZS50.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P520 to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.