Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Nikon Coolpix AW120

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Nikon Coolpix AW120, 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.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 was introduced in July 2011 and Nikon Coolpix AW120 was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 over Nikon Coolpix AW120.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix AW120 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.

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.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Nikon Coolpix AW120 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix AW120 features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix AW120 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

Image Stabilization

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

Built-in GPS

Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix AW120

Nikon Coolpix AW120 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix AW120 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

External Storage Slots

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix AW120 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix AW120. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Nikon Coolpix AW120 can shoot continuously up to 6.9 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and 5.20 m on Nikon Coolpix AW120..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") and Nikon Coolpix AW120 body has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 26 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.02"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) and Nikon Coolpix AW120 weighs 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Nikon Coolpix AW120

103 mm

60 mm

110 mm

66 mm

60 mm

66 mm