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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 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 SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P950 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 5 years after the SZ10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P950 grades against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic SZ10

 P950 SZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2015Newer by 61 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon P950

 SZ10 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic SZ10

 P950 SZ10 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 provides external dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P950 against the SZ10.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and SZ10 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and SZ10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer P950 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
59
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (177g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1005g (2.22 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 200 photos
Battery style 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $797 $200