Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 5 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1000
Wins
Zf
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
- BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZf has lower Weight (710 g vs 1415 g)
- ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 273)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
COOLPIX P1000 is 2mm wider, 16mm taller, and 132mm thicker than Zf.
COOLPIX P1000 is 705 g heavier than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 49mm Zf
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
Zf
144 × 103 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
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX P1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Zf
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
Zf
✓ 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
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Zf supports it
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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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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 Zf?
Zf 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 Zf?
COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the Zf?
COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and Zf?
COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Zf is 705 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Zf record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P1000 and Zf weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1000: No. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1000 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the COOLPIX P1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and Zf at $2,049. The COOLPIX P1000 is $1,050 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.