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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 7 months later than the ZS7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4300 grades versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic ZS7

 S4300 ZS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S4300

 ZS7 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS7

 S4300 ZS7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S4300 compared to the ZS7.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger S4300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (139g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (139g)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $350