Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR3

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P7800 matches up vs the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 and the ZR3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and ZR3 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and ZR3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7800 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent P7800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.