Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5
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![Nikon Coolpix P7800 front Nikon Coolpix P7800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800/Nikon-P7800-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5/Panasonic-FH5-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
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The P7800 was released 2 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7800 matches up against the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FH5
P7800 | FH5 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon P7800
FH5 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH5
P7800 | FH5 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P7800 versus the FH5.
![Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and FH5 is 82 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and FH5.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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), 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 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
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 images | 260 images |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $550 | $169 |