Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Comparison
Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80.
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-ZS80. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Nikon Coolpix P950 has a 16.0 MP and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 has a 20.3 MP resolution.
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Megapixels | 16.0 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Crop Factor | n/a | n/a |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 80 - Max 3200 |
| 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, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
| Startup Time | ||
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face / AF Tracking / 49-area / 1-area; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF |
| 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, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 5 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 10 | |
| AW Buffer Size | 20 | |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | EVF: 0.21-inch, 2330K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Magnification: Approx. 2.98x / 0.53x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
| 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 or MP4 with stereo audio |
| 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 | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 | 1/2000 |
| Internal connections | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack | Micro (Type-D) HDMI; Micro-B USB 2.0 |
| 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) | 250 shots | |
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2V, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 35.5 oz (1,005 g) includes batteries | 11.5 oz (327 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.5 x 4.3 x 5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) | 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.6 in. (112 x 69 x 42 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $799.00 |
Buy starting from $447.99 |
| Release Date | 2020-02-01 | 2019-04-15 |