Nikon P510
Superzoom Camera
vs Panasonic FZ47
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX P510

Best price $469
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Newer camera April 2012 vs August 2011
  • Longer optical zoom 42.0× vs 24.0×
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Has GPS location tagging FZ47 does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board FZ47 does not have HDR

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ47

Best price
$361
  • Weighs a little bit less than the P510 17.6 oz vs 19.6 oz
  • Smaller body size 54 in³ vs 65 in³
  • Cheaper street price $361 vs $469
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 7 shots per sec

What the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ47 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 6400 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • 3D capture
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Nikon P510 and the Panasonic FZ47

  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi

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