Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P7800 matches up versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has outer dimensions 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 ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P7800 against the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and ZS7 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and ZS7.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The P7800 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The newer P7800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.