Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ7
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93 Imaging
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37 Features
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon AW110
Panasonic SZ7
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(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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Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe AW100 was launched 4 months before the SZ7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the AW100 grades versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic SZ7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon AW100
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic SZ7
| AW100 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AW100 against the SZ7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and SZ7.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW100 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon AW100 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
rather wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $199 |