Nikon Coolpix P7000

Very good, accurate photos ; Tweaks galore ; Good zoom range ; Top-notch LCD screen

Relatively expensive ; Very slow response (1.3 fps) ; Sub-par movie performance

It’s hard to take issue with the P7000’s quality 10-megapixel images and a 7.1x wide-angle lens, and yet we’re reticent to go all in.

Superior image quality with very sharp photos ; Optical viewfinder ; Excellent macro mode ; In-camera editing and enhancement tools ; 7.1X optical zoom (28mm to 200mm) ; Buttons provide fast access to manual settings

Control complexity may intimidate casual users ; Disappointing video quality ; Maximum aperture of F2.8 ; A bit bulky

The Coolpix P7000 combines great image quality, extensive manual controls, and a 7.1X-optical-zoom lens. DSLR owners should feel at home, but the unit's button-heavy interface may intimidate novices.

The Nikon P7000 looks to be an exciting camera for advanced users, with tons of manual controls that go above and beyond the usual offerings for a point-and-shoot camera. It doesn’t have as many dedicated controls as the Canon G12 (or the newly...

The Coolpix P7000 is one of a very select group of cameras, all of which have wide-angle lenses, high sensitivity sensors, and manual controls. In this group, the P7000's battery life is just a bit above average

Good low-light shooting ; Solid 7X lens ; Optical viewfinder ; Lots of simple control dials ; Comfortable in the hand ; Hot shoe and lens adapter support ; Reasonably good 720p video ; Horizon level

Occasionally difficult menu system ; No swivelling LCD ; Needed to do more to stand out ; No built-in, wired commander mode ; Dodgy camera strap

Design and controlsWe've been here before. The P7000 is one of the new breed of retro-styled point and shoot digital cameras that bears a passing resemblance to such 35mm film classics as Leica M-series cameras, as well as recent examples by Cont

Good low-light shooting ; Solid 7X lens ; Optical viewfinder ; Lots of simple control dials ; Comfortable in the hand ; Hot shoe and lens adapter support ; Reasonably good 720p video ; Horizon level

Occasionally difficult menu system ; No swivelling LCD ; Needed to do more to stand out ; No built-in, wired commander mode ; Dodgy camera strap

Design and controlsWe've been here before. The P7000 is one of the new breed of retro-styled point and shoot digital cameras that bears a passing resemblance to such 35mm film classics as Leica M-series cameras, as well as recent examples by Cont

There is a lot to like about the Nikon P7000. However, the overall speed of operation is a pretty big hump to get over. If you have a bag full of Nikon gear, the P7000 may be easier to justify (particularly so, if you want to make use of your Nikon...

Excellent still image quality ; Good video quality ; Better than average compact digital ISO noise performance ; Very good lens performance

Cost ; Size and weight ; Slow RAW write speed ; Sometime quirky AF

The Coolpix P7000 slots into Nikon's compact line directly opposite the Canon G12, a wonderful camera that has the best image quality of any compact I've ever reviewed and which this site awarded an "Editor's Choice" designation. Tough neighborhood for...