Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 8.1 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1000
Wins
Z5 IIC
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BZ5 IIC has lower Weight (620 g vs 1415 g)
- ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher EVF resolution (2,359,000 vs 1,040,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
COOLPIX P1000 is 12mm wider, 38mm taller, and 109mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
COOLPIX P1000 is 795 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P1000: mount data unavailable
Z5 IIC
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1000
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Codecs
Adds MP4, MPEG-4
EVF resolution
2,359,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
620 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
COOLPIX P1000
Pros
- ✓125x 24–3000mm zoom
- ✓RAW support
- ✓4K video
- ✓Incredible reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large body
- –Slow at tele end
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, COOLPIX P1000 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 7.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — 620g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 795 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 29.97p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the COOLPIX P1000 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1000: No. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 250 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1000 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the Z5 IIC the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The COOLPIX P1000 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.