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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was launched 2 years after the FH2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P7700 matches up vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic FH2

 P7700 FH2 
LaunchedMay 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon P7700

 FH2 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH2

 P7700 FH2 
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 against the FH2.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and FH2 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and FH2.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7700 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger P7700 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery life (330 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (392g)
MP count low (12MP)
72
good battery (270 per charge)
lighter than others (121g)
has touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
heavier than average in class (392g)
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-05-28 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $149