Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 7 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P950 grades versus the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P950 comes with exterior measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P950 against the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and FZ200 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and FZ200.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P950 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger P950 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.