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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 7 months later than the SZ7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S9300 matches up vs the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S9300 SZ7 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S9300

 SZ7 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ7

 S9300 SZ7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S9300 compared to the SZ7.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (133g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $199