Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and SZ1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was introduced 2 months after the SZ1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the P7100 grades versus the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P7100 vs the SZ1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and SZ1 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and SZ1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.