Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
- Released May 2013
- Old Model is Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic ZR3
P7700 | ZR3 | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon P7700
ZR3 | P7700 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic ZR3
P7700 | ZR3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-05-28 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
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 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $280 |