Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ5

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.