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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Revealed January 2020
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 7 years later than the LZ20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P950 matches up vs the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic LZ20

 P950 LZ20 
ReleasedJanuary 2020July 2012Fresher by 91 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon P950

 LZ20 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic LZ20

 P950 LZ20 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P950 vs the LZ20.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and LZ20 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and LZ20.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern P950 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,005 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
59
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than average (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery (380 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,005g)
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 grams (2.22 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $797 $250