Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P610 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was released 2 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P610 scores against the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P610 and Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P610 compared to the LZ20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and LZ20.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger P610 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.