Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic ZS7
S4300 | ZS7 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S4300
ZS7 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS7
S4300 | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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).
Compare the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |