Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a extended review of the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was released 19 months later than the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P530 scores versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 provides 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) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P530 versus the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P530 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern P530 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.