Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS100

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS100 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was released 3 years before the ZS100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7800 grades versus the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7800 vs the ZS100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and ZS100 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and ZS100.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.