• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P900 advantages over Panasonic FZ1000 II

  • Less expensive
    $597 vs $798
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    2,000 mm vs 400 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Panasonic FZ1000 II advantages over Nikon P900

  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 440 vs 360 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    6 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1240k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Farthest zoom reach for a fixed lens camera (2000mm eq.); Good image quality for its class; Good vibration reduction; Fast aperture at wide angle (f/2.8); Excellent value for the price.

  • No RAW file recording; Limited capabilities in low light, including struggling with autofocus; Lens not as sharp at full tele end; No hot shoe.

  • Read our Nikon P900 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P900
Panasonic FZ70
  • $713
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ70

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic FZ70
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Nikon P900
Samsung WB2200F
  • $713
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Samsung WB2200F
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Nikon P900
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $713
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • 1 inch

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Nikon P900
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $713
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon P900
Nikon P950
  • $713
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Nikon P950
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon P950

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