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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3100
  • Later Model is Nikon D3300
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and ZS7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The D3200 was brought out 13 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D3200 grades against the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Panasonic ZS7

 D3200 ZS7 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon D3200

 ZS7 D3200 

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Panasonic ZS7

 D3200 ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3200 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D3200 and the ZS7.

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and ZS7.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D3200 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3200 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent D3200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
59
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
27
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon D3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-25 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1131 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $530 $350