Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon P530 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the P530 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The P530 was brought out 6 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the P530 scores vs the FZ1000 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 has outside measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

See the Nikon P530 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P530 vs the FZ1000 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and FZ1000 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and FZ1000 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P530 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P530 will be behind in sensor tech.