Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and SZ5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was manufactured 11 months after the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P7700 scores against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 versus the SZ5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and SZ5 is 82 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ5 will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P7700 will have a benefit in sensor technology.