Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was manufactured 4 years before the FZ60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P90 grades versus the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P90 and the FZ60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and FZ60 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and FZ60.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older P90 will be behind in sensor technology.