Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very close but the P90 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess different sensor size.

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The P90 was manufactured 3 months prior to the ZS1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P90 scores vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 features outer measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P90 vs the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and ZS1 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and ZS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P90 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P90 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.