Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FX78

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was unveiled 14 months after the FX78 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the P7100 grades against the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7100 and the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and FX78 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and FX78.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX78 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent P7100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.