Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P7000 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 was introduced in November 2010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 was introduced in October 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon P7000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      More Focus Points 99 vs 23
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 90 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 7.1x vs 3.8x
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 920k dot
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 330 shots

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      Nikon P7800
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax Q10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Panasonic LX7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Higher Boosted ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/1.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/2.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.7 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Higher DxO Color Depth 19.1 vs 20.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 11.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 39 vs 50
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Lighter 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) vs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

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      Panasonic LX3
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic LX5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic LX10
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type C Mini
        Light310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low DxO Overall Score3950
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots330 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 80% coverage.Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 640 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix P7000 has an HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a Type C Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Nikon Coolpix P7000 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P7000 and 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 body has dimensions of 114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81"). Nikon Coolpix P7000 weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      114 mm

      77 mm

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      68 mm

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      45 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and give them scores of 63 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      70
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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