Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS7

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 19 months after the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5200 grades versus the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S5200 and the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and ZS7.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S5200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.