Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.