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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic SZ5

 P7700 SZ5 
IntroducedMay 2013July 2012More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon P7700

 SZ5 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic SZ5

 P7700 SZ5 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

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

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
46
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography information
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography highlights
65
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (392g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
70
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
75
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (392g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-05-28 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $195