Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was announced 4 years after the FX48 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the P7800 scores vs the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 compared to the FX48.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and FX48 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P7800 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger P7800 will have an advantage in sensor technology.