Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Introduced March 2015
- New Model is Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P900 was launched 2 years after the ZS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P900 grades vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic ZS20
P900 | ZS20 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | April 2012 | Newer by 35 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon P900
ZS20 | P900 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS20
P900 | ZS20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 has got outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P900 against the ZS20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and ZS20 is 52 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and ZS20.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P900 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent P900 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 899 gr (1.98 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $349 |