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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FH22 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The P7700 was manufactured 3 years after the FH22 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7700 matches up versus the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic FH22

 P7700 FH22 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon P7700

 FH22 P7700 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH22

 P7700 FH22 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P7700 and the FH22.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and FH22 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and FH22.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery life (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
67
features touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-05-28 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 One One
Retail price $499 $200