Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P950 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberP950FZ1000
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20202014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)140137
Width (mm)150131
Height (mm)11099
Weight (g)1,005833
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon P900-
Successor-Panasonic FZ1000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI-
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.07116.16
Sensor width (mm)6.1713.2
Sensor height (mm)4.558.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.342.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2.7
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-64
Dxo color depth score (bit)-22.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-11.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-517
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)79.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Composite video out-+
1↑Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED glass elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 2,000.0025.00 - 400.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 357.001.00 - 146.00
Zoom ratio (x)8316
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Filter thread (mm)6762
Thread typeOn lensOn lens
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject TrackingContrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensorEVF type; 0.39-inch 2359K-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.88x / 0.7x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.88
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,40012,800
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 51/16000 - 60
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, LandscapeScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.); [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.)Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/4000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • wired remote jack
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • combined av out/usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.34
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.34
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-17
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.45
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)79.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1073
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-11
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-12
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.03
Startup time (s)-1.2
Play -> record time (s)-1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-300
Battery life, video (minutes)80-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20aProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-20.1-megapixel 1"-type CMOS sensor, f/2.8-4 16x wide-angle zoom with 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S, 4K video shooting



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