Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 5 months after the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7700 grades vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7700 compared to the SZ3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and SZ3 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.