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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and FH8 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was brought out 17 months after the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the P7700 grades versus the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic FH8

 P7700 FH8 
ReleasedMay 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon P7700

 FH8 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH8

 P7700 FH8 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 versus the FH8.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and FH8 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and FH8.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent P7700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography details
Panasonic FH8 Street photography details
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (330 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competition (123g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
75
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-28 2012-01-09
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $149