Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and ZS20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was launched 14 months later than the ZS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P7700 matches up vs the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 provides 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 ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7700 against the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and ZS20 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and ZS20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7700 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS20 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger P7700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.