Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and ZS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7700 grades vs the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P7700 compared to the ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and ZS5 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and ZS5.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The P7700 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger P7700 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.