Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic TS3

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was announced 22 months after the TS3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7700 grades against the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P7700 against the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and TS3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and TS3.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The P7700 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern P7700 provides a benefit in sensor tech.