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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was unveiled 7 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P1000 matches up vs the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic ZS7

 P1000 ZS7 
RevealedJuly 2018July 2011Newer by 85 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon P1000

 ZS7 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic ZS7

 P1000 ZS7 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P1000 vs the ZS7.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and ZS7 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and ZS7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer P1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,415g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
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connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery (250 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,415g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (218g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 $350