Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Nikon Coolpix S8000, 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 S8000 was introduced in June 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Nikon Coolpix S8000.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic ZS7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 over Nikon Coolpix S8000.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Nikon Coolpix S8000
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 30 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 10x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.6
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Panasonic ZS3
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic ZS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS8
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS1
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon A3200 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic TS6
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S6000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Nikon AW120
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Panasonic TS30
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Casio EX-S200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon S8000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S8000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Nikon Coolpix S8000
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 2 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) vs 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      Internal Storage 15 MB vs 32 MB

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      Nikon S8200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S8100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Pentax WG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Leica Q-P
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Olympus TG-810
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Casio EX-Z270
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      1/2.5-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus TG-2 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic TS2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Fujifilm XP70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Nikon Coolpix S8000
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
        Internal Storage15 MB32 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Nikon Coolpix S8000
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps3.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Nikon Coolpix S8000 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      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 S8000 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      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 S8000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

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

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a 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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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S8000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S8000. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Nikon Coolpix S8000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7..

      Physical Parameters

      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 S8000 body has dimensions of 103 x 57 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 1.06"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S8000 weighs 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      103 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Nikon Coolpix S8000 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Nikon Coolpix S8000 and give both of them the score of 54 out of 100. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

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

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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