Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic SZ7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic SZ7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 13 months later than the SZ7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9500 grades against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S9500 and the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and SZ7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S9500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.