Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and ZS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was revealed 3 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7000 matches up versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the P7000 and the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and ZS25 is 85 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will give you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.