Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was manufactured 6 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the P7100 grades against the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 features external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P7100 compared to the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and FX90 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and FX90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX90 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.