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TZ40 vs Coolpix P7800
Quick take: The TZ40 has the highest resolution at 18MP.
15 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | TZ40Lumix · 2013 | Coolpix P7800Nikon · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS | 12.2MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.1MPBest | 12.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | Full HD 1080p/30 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, touch AF | Contrast-detect AF, 99 manual areas, face detection and target tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 198g (with battery)Best | 399g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 108.3 × 58.9 × 27.7mm | 118.5 × 77.5 × 50.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 920k dots | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 20x zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent) | Fixed 7.1x Nikkor 28-200mm equivalent f/2-4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, micro HDMI, USB | USB / AV, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
TZ40
Coolpix P7800
Portrait
3.0/10
3.9/10
Street
5.6/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
1.7/10
2.7/10
Documentary
3.1/10
3.3/10
Sports & Action
2.9/10
4.0/10
Landscape
3.4/10
3.0/10
Wildlife
3.8/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.4/10
3.4/10
Food
3.6/10
4.0/10
Macro
2.8/10
3.0/10
Architecture
3.3/10
3.2/10
Astrophotography
1.6/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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