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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was revealed 5 months prior to the ZS7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4100 grades against the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic ZS7

 S4100 ZS7 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S4100

 ZS7 S4100 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic ZS7

 S4100 ZS7 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S4100 and the ZS7.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and ZS7 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S4100 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
67
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
33
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $140 $350