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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 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 LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P950 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 6 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P950 matches up versus the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic LZ40

 P950 LZ40 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2014More modern by 74 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon P950

 LZ40 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic LZ40

 P950 LZ40 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 has got exterior measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P950 and Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P950 vs the LZ40.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and LZ40 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and LZ40.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher P950 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
57
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
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supports bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (524g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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really wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
59
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005g)
27
really wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (524g)
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic LZ40
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) 524 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $797 $219