Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ70

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was launched 20 months after the FZ70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P900 grades versus the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 enjoys outer dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P900 compared to the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and FZ70 is 52 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and FZ70.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern P900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.