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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 4 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A900 matches up versus the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS7

 A900 ZS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon A900

 ZS7 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS7

 A900 ZS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 versus the ZS7.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and ZS7 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and ZS7.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger A900 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $350