Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Released January 2019
- Superseded the Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1000 was manufactured 7 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1000 matches up versus the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic SZ7
A1000 | SZ7 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 86 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon A1000
SZ7 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ7
A1000 | SZ7 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 vs the SZ7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and SZ7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and SZ7.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger A1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-01-18 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $477 | $199 |