Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon P7100
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic FX48
P7700 | FX48 | |||
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Released | May 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon P7700
FX48 | P7700 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FX48
P7700 | FX48 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and FX48 is 82 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |