• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P510 advantages over Panasonic ZS60

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,000 mm vs 720 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS60 advantages over Nikon P510

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 102 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    282g vs 560g
    Lighter weight
  • Less shutter lag
    0.15 vs 0.54 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.4 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    60 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • 24-1,000mm equivalent zoom range; Built-in GPS; Articulated LCD; Very good print quality; Many movie options.

  • Focus sometimes difficult to achieve; Short shoulder strap; Battery charged in the camera; Low battery life.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Nikon P510
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
Panasonic ZS60
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Nikon P520

Nikon P510
Nikon P520
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
Panasonic ZS60
Nikon P520
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung WB1100F

Nikon P510
Samsung WB1100F
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Panasonic ZS60
Samsung WB1100F
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon A900

Nikon P510
Nikon A900
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
Panasonic ZS60
Nikon A900
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon P510
Canon SX730 HS
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
Panasonic ZS60
Canon SX730 HS
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
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