Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the P950 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P950 was revealed 10 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P950 matches up against the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 features outer dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P950 versus the ZS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and ZS1 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and ZS1.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P950 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P950 will produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P950 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.