Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic ZS7
S4100 | ZS7 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S4100
ZS7 | S4100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic ZS7
S4100 | ZS7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and ZS7 is 99 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |