Nikon P610 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon P610 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the P610 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P610 was announced 5 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P610 matches up against the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P610 and Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P610 vs the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and ZS1 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P610 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P610 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger P610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.