Nikon P90 vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 4 years prior to the LZ30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P90 grades vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P90 compared to the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and LZ30 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and LZ30.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged P90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.