Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ100

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 4 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P610 scores versus the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 has outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P610 and the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and FZ100 is 65 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and FZ100.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P610 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent P610 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.