Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and ZS70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7700 grades vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 has got external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 vs the ZS70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and ZS70 is 82 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged P7700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.