Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and ZS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was introduced 2 months earlier than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the P7000 grades against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P7000 against the ZS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and ZS10 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and ZS10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7000 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.