Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
Photography Glossary Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and SZ8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe P7700 was introduced 7 months before the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7700 scores against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic SZ8
| P7700 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Nikon P7700
| SZ8 | P7700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 | May 2013 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic SZ8
| P7700 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
| Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7700 compared to the SZ8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and SZ8 is 82 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and SZ8.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ8 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older P7700 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-05-28 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 392 grams (0.86 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $499 | $275 |