Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS3

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was announced 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the P7800 matches up against the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P7800 compared to the ZS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and ZS3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and ZS3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7800 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.