Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P90 was released 9 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P90 matches up vs the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has got outside 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 ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 versus the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and ZS70 is 70 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and ZS70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.