Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ3

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.

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.

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.

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.