Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The P7000 was manufactured 5 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P7000 grades versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 against the SZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and SZ10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and SZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older P7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.