Nikon P900 vs Panasonic LZ20

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P900 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was unveiled 2 years later than the LZ20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P900 matches up versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P900 against the LZ20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and LZ20 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and LZ20.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer P900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.