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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the P950 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The P950 was introduced 11 months after the FZ1000 II so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P950 grades versus the FZ1000 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 P950 FZ1000 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2020February 2019Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Nikon P950

 FZ1000 II P950 
Screen resolution1240k921kCrisper screen (+319k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 P950 FZ1000 II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 features physical measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P950 and the FZ1000 II.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and FZ1000 II is 52 and 55 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and FZ1000 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P950 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent P950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P950
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
57
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography advice
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography advice
59
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
68
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2019-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) 808 grams (1.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $797 $898