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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Launched May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P7700 was introduced 8 months later than the LX7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7700 matches up against the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic LX7

 P7700 LX7 
AnnouncedMay 2013October 2012Fresher by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon P7700

 LX7 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic LX7

 P7700 LX7 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 provides outside dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P7700 vs the LX7.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and LX7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and LX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P7700 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger P7700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (392g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (330 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery life (330 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
64
good battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
75
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 392g (0.86 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.7
DXO Low light score 191 147
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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