Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was brought out 3 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P7800 grades vs the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 and the FH20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and FH20 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and FH20.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger P7800 should have an edge in sensor tech.