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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was introduced 2 years after the FH2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P7800 scores against the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FH2

 P7800 FH2 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon P7800

 FH2 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH2

 P7800 FH2 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P7800 compared to the FH2.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and FH2 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and FH2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7800 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH2 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
46
manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
65
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (399 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
68
good battery power (350 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (399g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
72
better than average battery life (270 shots)
lighter than others in class (121g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than average (399 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $550 $149