Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Replacement is Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide different sensor size.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe P7000 was launched 19 months later than the ZS1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7000 matches up against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Panasonic ZS1
P7000 | ZS1 | |||
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Announced | November 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon P7000
ZS1 | P7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic ZS1
P7000 | ZS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7000 compared to the ZS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and ZS1 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and ZS1.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The P7000 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The younger P7000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $354 | $0 |