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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 5 years later than the ZS50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P950 grades against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic ZS50

 P950 ZS50 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2015More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon P950

 ZS50 P950 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS50

 P950 ZS50 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 has got external dimensions 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 ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P950 vs the ZS50.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and ZS50 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and ZS50.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer P950 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
59
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2015-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 300 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format 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
Cost at release $797 $350