Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was introduced 11 months later than the ZS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7800 grades against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 and the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and ZS25 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and ZS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7800 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger P7800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.