Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS10

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was announced 4 years after the ZS10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P900 matches up against the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 comes with outside measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P900 vs the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and ZS10 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and ZS10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P900 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer P900 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.