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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched November 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was brought out 3 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7800 grades vs the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FH3

 P7800 FH3 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon P7800

 FH3 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH3

 P7800 FH3 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outside 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 FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7800 vs the FH3.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and FH3 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and FH3.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7800 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (399 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (399g)
MP count low (12MP)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
75
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
heavier than others (399g)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $160