Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the P900 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P900 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P900 matches up versus the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P900 vs the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and ZS1 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and ZS1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P900 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P900 will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer P900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.