Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W300 scores against the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon W300 features outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 against the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and ZS7.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon W300 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer W300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.