Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Comparison
Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. While Nikon Coolpix P950 has 1/2.3 inch sensor, Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has 4/3 sensor and 16.0 has a 16.0 MP and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has a 17.0 MP resolution.
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Megapixels | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 4/3 |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Mirrorless |
| Crop Factor | n/a | n/a |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 4736 x 3552 (16.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 200 - Max 25600 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) | Auto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Startup Time | 2.8 seconds | |
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking | Contrast Detection: 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint (Full area touch is available), Face/Eye Detection, Tracking |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) | Auto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 5 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 10 | 109 |
| AW Buffer Size | 34 | |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,000 dots | 1,240,000 dots (413,300 px) |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensor | 0.38-inch EVF (Live View Finder), 2764K-dots equivalent (field sequential), ~100% coverage, ~1.39x / 0.7x (35mm equiv.) magnification, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) |
| Video File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | ||
| Microphone Jack | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Internal connections | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 240 shots | |
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 35.5 oz (1,005 g) includes batteries | 13.8 oz (392 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.5 x 4.3 x 5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) | 4.5 x 2.6 x 2.5 in. (115 x 66 x 64 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy from Amazon for $799.00 | Buy from Amazon for $997.99 |
| Release Date | 2020-02-01 | 2018-10-15 |