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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S620 grades versus the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S620 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S620

 SZ7 S620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic SZ7

 S620 SZ7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S620 vs the SZ7.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and SZ7.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (120 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than average (133 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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