Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was brought out 2 years after the ZS30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P900 scores against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 has 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) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P900 versus the ZS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and ZS30 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer P900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.