Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FX700

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7100 was manufactured 20 months later than the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7100 matches up versus the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 features external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P7100 vs the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and FX700 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and FX700.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent P7100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.