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COOLPIX P1000

Nikon

COOLPIX P1000

125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2018

vs
ZR

Nikon

ZR

Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

ZR is 7 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

COOLPIX P1000

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

8categories

ZR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX P1000 wins 1 categories·ZR wins 4 categories
  • ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
  • BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
  • BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
  • BZR has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 59.94 fps)

Key specs at a glance

COOLPIX P1000ZR
Resolution16 MP24.5 MP
Sensor1/2.3"Full Frame
ISO max6,40051,200
Burst15 fps120 fps
4K29.97 fps120 fps
IBIS6-stop7.5-stop
Weight1415 g630 g
Battery250 shots

Size and weight, to scale

COOLPIX P1000 front view

COOLPIX P1000

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZR front view

ZR

134 × 81 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

COOLPIX P1000 is 12mm wider, 38mm taller, and 132mm thicker than ZR.

COOLPIX P1000 is 785 g heavier than ZR.

Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 49mm ZR

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

COOLPIX P1000 back view

COOLPIX P1000

146 × 119 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR back view

ZR

134 × 81 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

COOLPIX P1000 top view

COOLPIX P1000

146 × 181 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR top view

ZR

134 × 49 mm

Sensor size, to scale

ZR

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

COOLPIX P1000: mount data unavailable

ZR

✓ more lenses

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

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

Use caseCOOLPIX P1000ZR
Portrait
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
1.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
2.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
3.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, MPEG-4

Reasons to choose

ZR

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Dogs…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 80.5, 49

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth 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

ZR

Pros

  • 6K/60p R3D NE RAW
  • 32-bit float audio
  • 7.5-stop stabilization
  • Compact 535g cinema body

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • Cinema-first ergonomics
  • Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

COOLPIX P1000
ZR
Resolution
16 MP
24.5 MP+53%
Sensor type
CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3"
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
COOLPIX P1000
ZR
Aperture
2.8-8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-3000
COOLPIX P1000
ZR
Processor
EXPEED 7
EXPEED 7 / RED imaging pipeline
COOLPIX P1000
ZR
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
6,400
51,200+3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
COOLPIX P1000
ZR
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
N/A
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1000 or ZR?

ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR?

COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?

COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the ZR?

COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR?

COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 785 g lighter.

Do the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR record 4K video?

COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 29.97p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR weather sealed?

COOLPIX P1000: No. ZR: Yes.

How much does each cost?

COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and ZR at $2,199. The COOLPIX P1000 is $1,200 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.