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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched November 2010
  • New Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P7000 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was revealed 9 months earlier than the FX90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P7000 scores vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Panasonic FX90

 P7000 FX90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon P7000

 FX90 P7000 
IntroducedAugust 2011November 2010More modern by 9 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FX90

 P7000 FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7000 and the FX90.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and FX90 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and FX90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7000 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FX90 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (310g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery life (350 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (310g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (310 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-11-23 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $354 $227