Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P530 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out 11 months before the ZS50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P530 scores against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P530 versus the ZS50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and ZS50 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and ZS50.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P530 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older P530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.