Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS10

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was manufactured 9 years after the ZS10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the P950 grades versus the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P950 compared to the ZS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and ZS10 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P950 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern P950 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.