Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The P7100 was revealed 3 years before the SZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7100 grades vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P7100 vs the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and SZ10 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and SZ10.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.