Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was announced 23 months after the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P7800 matches up versus the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 against the FH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and FH6 is 82 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and FH6.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7800 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer P7800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.