Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic XS1

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was launched 5 months later than the XS1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7700 scores vs the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 offers 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7700 versus Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P7700 versus the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and XS1 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and XS1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7700 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic XS1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.