Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX580

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was manufactured 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P7700 scores against the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 against the FX580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and FX580 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and FX580.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P7700 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern P7700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.