Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was released 18 months later than the ZS15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7800 scores versus the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 features external 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) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 vs the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and ZS15 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and ZS15.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The P7800 features the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent P7800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.