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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S620 matches up versus the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZS7

 S620 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S620

 ZS7 S620 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS7

 S620 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S620 against the ZS7.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and ZS7.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S620 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than others in class (218g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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