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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 7 years after the FZ60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P950 matches up vs the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic FZ60

 P950 FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2020July 2012Newer by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon P950

 FZ60 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ60

 P950 FZ60 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor 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") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P950 and the FZ60.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and FZ60 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and FZ60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher P950 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
59
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (493g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
55
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
59
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than average (493g)
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" 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 photographs 450 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $797 $350