Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic SZ3
P7700 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon P7700
SZ3 | P7700 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic SZ3
P7700 | SZ3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | January 2013 | Same 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.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.
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.
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |