Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 2 months later than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S100 scores versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S100 versus the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and ZS7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.