Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was revealed 23 months after the FZ150 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P530 grades against the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P530 compared to the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and FZ150.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P530 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P530 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.