Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe P950 was launched 8 years after the ZS8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P950 scores vs the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic ZS8
P950 | ZS8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2020 | July 2011 | More modern by 104 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon P950
ZS8 | P950 |
---|
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS8
P950 | ZS8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P950 features external measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P950 against the ZS8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and ZS8 is 52 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and ZS8.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P950 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer P950 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1005g (2.22 pounds) | 210g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $797 | $275 |