Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was brought out 3 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P600 matches up versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P600 and the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and ZS5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and ZS5.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P600 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.