Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45
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![Nikon Coolpix P7100 front Nikon Coolpix P7100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100/Nikon-P7100-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45/Panasonic-ZS45-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P7000
- Renewed by Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and ZS45 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
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The P7100 was revealed 3 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the P7100 scores versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Panasonic ZS45
P7100 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon P7100
ZS45 | P7100 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS45
P7100 | ZS45 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P7100 compared to the ZS45.
![Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and ZS45 is 82 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and ZS45.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P7100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-20 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 grams (0.87 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $750 | $300 |