Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS45

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 5 years after the ZS45 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P950 scores versus the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P950 against the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and ZS45 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and ZS45.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern P950 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.