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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was revealed 5 months after the F5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P7700 matches up vs the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic F5

 P7700 F5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon P7700

 F5 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic F5

 P7700 F5 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2013Similar generation
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P7700 vs the F5.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and F5 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and F5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic F5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (392 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (330 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
65
good battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (392 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
more heavy than others in class (392 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $100