Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(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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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S6500 was unveiled 13 months after the SZ7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6500 matches up versus the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic SZ7
| S6500 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S6500
| SZ7 | S6500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic SZ7
| S6500 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S6500 versus the SZ7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and SZ7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S6500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | AMOLED display | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | 220 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $170 | $199 |