Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS7
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S9100

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs Nikon Coolpix S9300

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

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Nikon Coolpix S9100

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-ZS7's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Size Smaller 103x60x33 mm vs 105x62x35 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 1s
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 60x longer exposures
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 4 cm
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 Focus on subjects around 30% closer to the lens
Thickness Thinner 1.3" vs 1.4"
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 Around 10% thinner
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Advantages of the Nikon S9100
Zoom Significantly more zoom 18x vs 12x
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 Around 2.5x more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 9.5 fps vs 2.3 fps
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 More than 4x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The S9100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
58 vs 57
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-ZS7:1.3"
S9100:1.4"
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-ZS7:218 g
S9100:214 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
DMC-ZS7:103x60x33 mm
S9100:105x62x35 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$199
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$238 - $269
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S9100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
3D Captures 3D images
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Travel zoom

$403
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot SX210 IS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Compare the PowerShot SX210 IS vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$310 - $349
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix S9100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299 - $325
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic ZS30/TZ40

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$399
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom
Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
GPS No built-in GPS
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

Travel zoom

$141
Size Significantly smaller
Movie format Higher resolution movies
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Travel zoom
GPS No built-in GPS
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$204 - $360
GPS Has a GPS
3D Takes 3D photos
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Coolpix S9100
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Nikon Coolpix S9200

Travel zoom

$123
GPS Has a GPS
3D Takes 3D photos
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix S9100
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$314
GPS Has a GPS
Wide angle Better wide angle
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327
GPS Has a GPS
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$160
Aperture Wider aperture
Size Smaller
Zoom Less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix S9100

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discussion

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Dan (0:17 AM, May 21, 2011)
 Is this a Nikon supported site??,..also,how do you rate these cameras,i work in retail,and have a fair knowledge on how cameras stack up against each other,also which cameras are out selling others,but you're site doesn't seem to show this.