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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was introduced 6 years later than the LZ20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the P1000 matches up vs the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic LZ20

 P1000 LZ20 
IntroducedJuly 2018July 2012More recent by 73 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon P1000

 LZ20 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic LZ20

 P1000 LZ20 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P1000 versus the LZ20.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and LZ20 is 49 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and LZ20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher P1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,415g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
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excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
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connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery (250 per charge)
heavier than average (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
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really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,415 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-10 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,000 $250