Nikon P900 vs Panasonic GH1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P900 versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the P900 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P900 was introduced 5 years after the GH1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P900 scores vs the GH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 has got outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Nikon P900 versus Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P900 versus the GH1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and GH1 is 52 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and GH1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P900 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon P900 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer P900 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.