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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Successor is Nikon P7100
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The P7000 was unveiled very close to the FH25 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P7000 grades versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Panasonic FH25

 P7000 FH25 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon P7000

 FH25 P7000 

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FH25

 P7000 FH25 
ReleasedNovember 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7000 versus the FH25.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and FH25 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7000 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH25 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (310 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7000
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
57
great battery power (350 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others (310 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
comes with external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (310g)
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-11-23 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $354 $180