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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The P7700 was revealed 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7700 matches up vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic FX48

 P7700 FX48 
ReleasedMay 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon P7700

 FX48 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FX48

 P7700 FX48 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 offers external dimensions 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 FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P7700 vs the FX48.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and FX48 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and FX48.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The P7700 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern P7700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (392 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (392g)
low MP (12MP)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than others (392g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $325