Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ200

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P530 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P530 scores versus the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Panasonic FZ100
P530 | FZ100 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Nikon P530
FZ100 | P530 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ100
P530 | FZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 has physical measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P530 vs the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and FZ100 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and FZ100.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P530 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern P530 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $280 | $500 |