Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic F5

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was unveiled 11 months later than the F5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P7800 scores vs the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 vs the F5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and F5 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and F5.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7800 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic F5 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.