Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 13 months later than the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L610 grades versus the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L610 against the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L610 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer L610 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.