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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Panasonic SZ7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic SZ7

 A1000 SZ7 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 86 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon A1000

 SZ7 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ7

 A1000 SZ7 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
72
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging factors
72
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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