Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 10 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P950 grades vs the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 has got exterior measurements 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 ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P950 versus the ZS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and ZS3 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P950 to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern P950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.