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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was revealed 5 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A900 matches up against the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FX700

 A900 FX700 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2010More recent by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon A900

 FX700 A900 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX700

 A900 FX700 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 vs the FX700.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and FX700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer A900 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (20MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
55
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
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lighter than others (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $399