Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P7000 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was manufactured 19 months prior to the ZS15 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the P7000 matches up versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 features physical 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 ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P7000 and the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and ZS15 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS15 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.