Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The P7800 was announced 23 months after the SZ7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7800 grades versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 and the SZ7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and SZ7 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent P7800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.