Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P7100 scores against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7100 against the ZS50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and ZS50 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and ZS50.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS50 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older P7100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.