Nikon W300 vs Panasonic SZ7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon W300 and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 5 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the W300 scores vs the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 vs the SZ7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon W300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.