Nikon
COOLPIX P950
83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jan 2020
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 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
Z5 IIC
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher EVF resolution (2,359,000 vs 1,040,000)
- BZ5 IIC has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareCOOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 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 P950 is 6mm wider, 29mm taller, and 78mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
COOLPIX P950 is 385 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 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 P950
140 × 150 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 P950: 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 P950
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.2, 109.6, 149.8
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
2,359,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z5 IIC supports it
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
COOLPIX P950
Pros
- ✓83x 24-2000mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓RAW still support
- ✓OLED EVF
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Bulky bridge body
- –Contrast-detect AF only
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, COOLPIX P950 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 24.5MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P950 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 P950 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 385 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the Z5 IIC the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The COOLPIX P950 is $600 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.