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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was released 2 years after the FX700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the P7700 scores against the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic FX700

 P7700 FX700 
AnnouncedMay 2013July 2010Newer by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon P7700

 FX700 P7700 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FX700

 P7700 FX700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7700 vs the FX700.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and FX700 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and FX700.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern P7700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
65
great battery life (330 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (392g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than competition (392 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-28 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $499 $399