Nikon P610 vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 2 years after the ZS15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P610 scores vs the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P610 provides outer dimensions 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 ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P610 compared to the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and ZS15 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and ZS15.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent P610 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.