Nikon D3X vs Panasonic ZS7

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon D3X versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3X was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D3X matches up against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3X Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3X features physical dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3X versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D3X versus the ZS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3X and ZS7 is 51 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3X and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D3X because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D3X will produce extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D3X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.