Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7700 matches up against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 versus the ZR3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and ZR3 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and ZR3.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger P7700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.