Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ7

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out about the same time to the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S4300 matches up against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S4300 vs the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and SZ7.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.