Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was launched 2 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9700 scores vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S9700 compared to the ZS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S9700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.