Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and SZ8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P7000 grades against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P7000 and the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and SZ8 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and SZ8.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ8 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older P7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.