Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX700

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 8 years after the FX700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1000 matches up against the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 versus the FX700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and FX700 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and FX700.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger A1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.