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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was revealed 3 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7700 matches up versus the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic FH3

 P7700 FH3 
ReleasedMay 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon P7700

 FH3 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH3

 P7700 FH3 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P7700 and the FH3.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and FH3 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and FH3.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH3 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher P7700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
65
good battery pack (330 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (392g)
resolution not great (12MP)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
75
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $160