Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX700

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.