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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(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)
  • 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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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

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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The P950 was revealed 8 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

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 
RevealedJanuary 2020July 2011Fresher by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper 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.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and FZ47 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
38
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 Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
53
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)
43
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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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
54
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
43
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
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
59
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)
52
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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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
55
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")
43
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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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P950
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
59
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)
27
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ47
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic 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