Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The P7100 was released 6 months later than the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7100 matches up against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 features physical measurements 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 FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P7100 vs the FH7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and FH7 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and FH7.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.