Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was released 17 months after the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P7700 matches up versus the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 provides external measurements 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 compared to the SZ7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and SZ7 is 82 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and SZ7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent P7700 should have a benefit in sensor technology.