Nikon L100 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2009
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L100 grades versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic ZS7
| L100 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon L100
| ZS7 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic ZS7
| L100 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L100 versus the ZS7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and ZS7 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and ZS7.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS7 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $399 | $350 |