Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P7700 matches up vs the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P7700 and the FX78.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and FX78 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and FX78.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P7700 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The fresher P7700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.