• 35mm 860.4mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D700 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 8.46 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 1000 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.72x vs 0.45x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Nikon D700

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    319g vs 1095g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A900

Nikon D700
Sony A900
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon D700 vs Sony A900

Panasonic TS7
Sony A900
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony A900

Compared to Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D700
Canon 5D Mark II
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $1200
  • 35mm
  • External Mic Jack
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon D700 vs Canon 5D Mark II

Panasonic TS7
Canon 5D Mark II
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $1200
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon 5D Mark II

Compared to Sony A850

Nikon D700
Sony A850
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D700 vs Sony A850

Panasonic TS7
Sony A850
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony A850

Compared to Nikon D3S

Nikon D700
Nikon D3S
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D700 vs Nikon D3S

Panasonic TS7
Nikon D3S
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon D3S

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon D700
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • External Mic Jack
  • More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D700 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Panasonic TS7
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon 5D Mark III

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