Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Released July 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
- Later Model is Nikon AW120
(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
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe AW110 was revealed 19 months after the SZ7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the AW110 matches up against the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic SZ7
AW110 | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon AW110
SZ7 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic SZ7
AW110 | SZ7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW110 against the SZ7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and SZ7.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW110 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher AW110 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-07-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | OLED monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $199 |