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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 7 years after the ZS7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1000 grades vs the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS7

 A1000 ZS7 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2011Newer by 92 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon A1000

 ZS7 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS7

 A1000 ZS7 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 offers outer 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 ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1000 vs the ZS7.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and ZS7 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer A1000 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
51
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
72
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
72
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $477 $350