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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and SZ5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was unveiled 17 months after the SZ5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P7800 scores vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic SZ5

 P7800 SZ5 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2012More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon P7800

 SZ5 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ5

 P7800 SZ5 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 has outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 compared to the SZ5.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and SZ5 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and SZ5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ5 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern P7800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography factors
65
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
70
lighter than competition in class (136g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
75
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (399 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-07-18
Physical type 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $550 $195