Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000
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![Nikon Coolpix P90 front Nikon Coolpix P90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P90/Nikon-P90-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000/Panasonic-FZ1000-front.jpg)
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Released February 2009
- Older Model is Nikon P80
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Launched June 2014
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the P90 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") come with different sensor sizes.
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The P90 was introduced 6 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P90 matches up against the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ1000
P90 | FZ1000 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Nikon P90
FZ1000 | P90 | |||
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Launched | June 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 65 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ1000
P90 | FZ1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 features external dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 compared to the FZ1000.
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and FZ1000 is 70 and 55 respectively.
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and FZ1000.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P90 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2014-06-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) | 831 grams (1.83 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $700 | $800 |