Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic ZS7, 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 ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The P7100 was revealed 8 months later than the ZS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P7100 grades vs the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P7100 versus the ZS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and ZS7 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and ZS7.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P7100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.