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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P7100
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic SZ3

 P7700 SZ3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon P7700

 SZ3 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic SZ3

 P7700 SZ3 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2013Same generation
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

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

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (392g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (330 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7700
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
65
good battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
low MP (12MP)
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
75
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
heavier than others in class (392g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-05-28 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $499 $150