Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX48

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7000 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was unveiled 23 months later than the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P7000 grades vs the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P7000 and the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and FX48 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and FX48.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7000 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FX48 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent P7000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.