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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was brought out 12 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the P7700 scores vs the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic ZS15

 P7700 ZS15 
LaunchedMay 2013June 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon P7700

 ZS15 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic ZS15

 P7700 ZS15 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 features physical measurements 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 ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 compared to the ZS15.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and ZS15 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and ZS15.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The P7700 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger P7700 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (392 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (392 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
61
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
75
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
heavier than average (392 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-05-28 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $279