Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 2 years after the FZ200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P610 scores against the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P610 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P610 vs the FZ200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and FZ200 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and FZ200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P610 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger P610 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.