Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH7

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was unveiled 21 months later than the FH7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7700 scores versus the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 features external 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 FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 against the FH7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and FH7 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and FH7.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger P7700 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.