Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH6

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was released 17 months after the FH6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7700 scores versus the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 provides exterior 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 FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P7700 against the FH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and FH6 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and FH6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH6 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.