Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.