Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Announced November 2013
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P7800 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7800 grades against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic ZS70
P7800 | ZS70 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon P7800
ZS70 | P7800 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | November 2013 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic ZS70
P7800 | ZS70 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outside 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 ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 vs the ZS70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and ZS70 is 82 and 87 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and ZS70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will give more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P7800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 pounds) | 322 grams (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 380 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $550 | $450 |