Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Announced February 2012
- Old Model is Nikon P7000
- Newer Model is Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P7100 was announced 2 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7100 grades vs the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Panasonic FH20
P7100 | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon P7100
FH20 | P7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic FH20
P7100 | FH20 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 vs the FH20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and FH20 is 82 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and FH20.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7100 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH20 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P7100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-20 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.3 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $750 | $179 |