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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 6 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P1000 scores against the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic FZ150

 P1000 FZ150 
ReleasedJuly 2018April 2012Newer by 77 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon P1000

 FZ150 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ150

 P1000 FZ150 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P1000 and the FZ150.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and FZ150 is 49 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and FZ150.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
57
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
54
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
bad battery (250 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery (410 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
58
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-10 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415g (3.12 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,000 $499