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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ7 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1000pj grades against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic SZ7

 S1000pj SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S1000pj

 SZ7 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ7

 S1000pj SZ7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj against the SZ7.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and SZ7.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors (133g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $289 $199