Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS60

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.