Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FP2

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and FP2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was introduced 11 months later than the FP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P7000 grades versus the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7000 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P7000 versus the FP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and FP2 is 85 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and FP2.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7000 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP2 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern P7000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.