Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S5300 was revealed 2 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5300 grades against the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic ZS7
S5300 | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S5300
ZS7 | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS7
S5300 | ZS7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5300 vs the ZS7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and ZS7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 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 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 | 180 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $350 |