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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic SZ7

 P7800 SZ7 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon P7800

 SZ7 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ7

 P7800 SZ7 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography highlights
65
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
70
lighter than competition (133g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
heavier than others in class (399g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $199