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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was introduced 11 months after the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P7800 scores against the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic SZ3

 P7800 SZ3 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon P7800

 SZ3 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ3

 P7800 SZ3 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 and the SZ3.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and SZ3 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ3 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern P7800 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography factors
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (399g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (399 grams)
low MP (12MP)
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging highlights
75
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
heavier than competitors (399 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $550 $150