Nikon P610 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the P610 scores vs the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P610 compared to the ZS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and ZS30 is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer P610 provides an edge in sensor technology.