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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was released 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P7700 grades versus the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic ZR1

 P7700 ZR1 
RevealedMay 2013July 2009More recent by 47 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon P7700

 ZR1 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic ZR1

 P7700 ZR1 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 enjoys outer measurements 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 ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P7700 and the ZR1.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and ZR1 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The P7700 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger P7700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
46
manual focus
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (392g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (392 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
75
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than others (392 grams)
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-05-28 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $280