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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • New Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P7000 was brought out 13 months earlier than the FH6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the P7000 grades vs the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Panasonic FH6

 P7000 FH6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon P7000

 FH6 P7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2010More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FH6

 P7000 FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 comes with outer 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) while the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P7000 versus the FH6.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and FH6 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and FH6.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7000 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH6 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged P7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (310g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
57
good battery power (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (310 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (310 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 280 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $354 $129