Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH5

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was manufactured 14 months later than the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7100 grades versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P7100 and the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and FH5 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and FH5.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger P7100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.