Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic SZ3
P7800 | SZ3 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon P7800
SZ3 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ3
P7800 | SZ3 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and SZ3 is 82 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |