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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Announced January 2020
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 7 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P950 matches up vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic ZS25

 P950 ZS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2013More recent by 86 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon P950

 ZS25 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS25

 P950 ZS25 
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the P950 versus the ZS25.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and ZS25 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P950 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (193g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P950
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
59
has bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 1005g (2.22 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $797 $300