Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z6 III is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1000
Wins
Z6 III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareCOOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
COOLPIX P1000 is 8mm wider, 17mm taller, and 107mm thicker than Z6 III.
COOLPIX P1000 is 655 g heavier than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 74mm Z6 III
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX P1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P1000: mount data unavailable
Z6 III
✓ 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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 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
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon COOLPIX P1000
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1000 or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and Z6 III?
COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the Z6 III?
COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and Z6 III?
COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the Z6 III is 655 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Z6 III record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P1000 and Z6 III weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1000: No. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1000 and 380 shots for the Z6 III, giving the COOLPIX P1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and Z6 III at $2,499. The COOLPIX P1000 is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.