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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was announced 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P7800 grades vs the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FH25

 P7800 FH25 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon P7800

 FH25 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH25

 P7800 FH25 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 has got physical dimensions 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 FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P7800 compared to the FH25.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and FH25 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and FH25.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH25 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P7800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
46
manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
65
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (399 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
75
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than average (399g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
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