Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH1

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The P7800 was launched 3 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the P7800 matches up against the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 has got external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 against the FH1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and FH1 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and FH1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The P7800 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent P7800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.