Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS7

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P600 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P600 was launched 2 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P600 scores vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P600 features external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P600 and the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and ZS7 is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and ZS7.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon P600 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher P600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.