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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 4 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the P1000 scores vs the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic LZ40

 P1000 LZ40 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2014Newer by 55 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon P1000

 LZ40 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic LZ40

 P1000 LZ40 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 features external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P1000 vs the LZ40.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and LZ40 is 49 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and LZ40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
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connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (524g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
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rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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rather wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic LZ40
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-10 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $219