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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched November 2013
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FH20

 P7800 FH20 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon P7800

 FH20 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH20

 P7800 FH20 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
65
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (399g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
64
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
heavier than others in class (399g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $179