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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced January 2020
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 4 years later than the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P950 grades versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic ZS60

 P950 ZS60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2016More recent by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon P950

 ZS60 P950 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS60

 P950 ZS60 
Focus manually More precise focus

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 offers outside 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 ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the P950 vs the ZS60.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and ZS60 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer P950 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
57
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
59
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (282g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $797 $248