Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the P90 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The P90 was introduced 6 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P90 matches up against the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 features external dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and FZ1000 is 70 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P90 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.