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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic ZS7

 S5300 ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S5300

 ZS7 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS7

 S5300 ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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