Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a complete review of the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P90 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P90 scores versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 has outer measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P90 compared to the ZS45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and ZS45 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and ZS45.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.