Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX75

The following is a extended review of the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FX75 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was introduced 3 years after the FX75 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7700 scores versus the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 features outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P7700 and the FX75.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and FX75 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and FX75.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FX75 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P7700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.