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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Launched January 2020
Panasonic ZS8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic ZS8

 P950 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2020July 2011More modern by 104 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper 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).

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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.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and ZS8 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
57
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,005 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
59
has bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than average (1,005g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,005 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS8
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic 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