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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Comparison

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Nikon P950

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing P950 and FZ1000 II, two Bridge cameras from Nikon and Panasonic. Nikon Coolpix P950 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Nikon P950 was introduced to market in January 2020 and Panasonic FZ1000 II was launched in February 2019. There is only 11 months difference between P950 and FZ1000 II so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Nikon P950 is ranked #2 out of 245 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 63 whereas Panasonic FZ1000 II is ranked #2 out of 10 Large Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 72.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P950 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1005g. 140 x 110 x 150 mm

Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-18
  • 20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)
  • 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 808g. 136 x 97 x 132 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P950 over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 400mm 1600 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
83.3x vs 16x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Nikon Coolpix P950
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.240k dots vs 921k dots 34% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 90% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 7.0fps 5 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 290 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Weight
808 g vs 1005 g 197 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
13.5m vs 11.5m 2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.76µm2 230% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.240k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 400mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91″) and weighs 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ1000 II has external dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II. Panasonic FZ1000 II is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Nikon P950.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II.
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FZ1000 II is significantly lighter (197g ) than the Nikon P950 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P950 nor Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P950's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FZ1000 II's 3 screen.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P950 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the P950 and FZ1000 II sensor size comparison.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon P950. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P950 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ1000 II features a 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 16x zoom lens.

Nikon P950 has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ1000 II. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Nikon P950 has 1600mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ1000 II. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Panasonic FZ1000 II is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
FZ1000 II
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
FZ1000 II
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
FZ1000 II
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
FZ1000 II
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P950 for Portrait Photography

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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Nikon P950 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
400 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
1005g
Body Thickness 150mm
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RAW shooting capability
16.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
808g
Body Thickness 132mm
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Nikon P950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ1000 II scores compare:

Nikon P950
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #256 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #138 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ1000 II is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P950 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon P950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Announced 2020-01-07 2019-02-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1″
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-2000 mm (83.3x) 25-400 mm (16x)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.5 F2.8-4.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 1,240k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840x2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 1005g 808g
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm 136 x 97 x 132mm
Battery Life 290 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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