Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P530 scores against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P530 compared to the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and ZS7.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P530 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P530 provides an edge in sensor tech.