Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was manufactured 7 years after the FZ150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P950 scores against the FZ150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 has outside measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P950 compared to the FZ150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and FZ150 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and FZ150.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent P950 should have an edge in sensor technology.