Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47
Portability
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
39
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
39
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2020
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the P950 matches up versus the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic FZ47
| P950 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2020 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 104 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon P950
| FZ47 | P950 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ47
| P950 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 has got outside measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P950 compared to the FZ47.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and FZ47 is 52 and 68 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and FZ47.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P950 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P950 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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Nikon P950 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
great battery pack (400 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2020-01-07 | 2011-07-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 300 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) | 498 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| 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 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $797 | $379 |