Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe P7800 was revealed 23 months after the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P7800 scores vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic SZ1
P7800 | SZ1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon P7800
SZ1 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ1
P7800 | SZ1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 vs the SZ1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and SZ1 is 82 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and SZ1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7800 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger P7800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 pounds) | 131g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $550 | $179 |