Nikon P610 vs Panasonic ZS45

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 2 months later than the ZS45 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the P610 grades versus the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 comes with physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 and the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and ZS45 is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and ZS45.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.