Nikon Df vs Panasonic SZ7

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Df vs Panasonic SZ7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Df (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Df (Full frame) and SZ7 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Df was released 24 months later than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Df grades against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Df comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Df vs the SZ7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and SZ7 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and SZ7.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Df because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Df will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Df provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.