Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P7100 was announced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7100 scores vs the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 provides 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) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P7100 versus the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and ZS1 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and ZS1.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P7100 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent P7100 will have an edge in sensor tech.