Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Announced January 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Lets look more closely at the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe P950 was manufactured 9 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P950 scores vs the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic FZ100
| P950 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2020 | July 2010 | More recent by 116 months | |
| Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Nikon P950
| FZ100 | P950 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ100
| P950 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
| Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 features outer measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P950 vs the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and FZ100 is 52 and 67 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and FZ100.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern P950 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2020-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 300s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 290 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $797 | $500 |