Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was announced 19 months prior to the TS30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7700 matches up vs the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 and the TS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and TS30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and TS30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older P7700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.