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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P950 matches up against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic ZS70

 P950 ZS70 
RevealedJanuary 2020April 2017More recent by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon P950

 ZS70 P950 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS70

 P950 ZS70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 features external measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P950 and the ZS70.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and ZS70 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and ZS70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger P950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
57
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P950
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
59
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005g (2.22 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $797 $450