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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FX48

 P7800 FX48 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon P7800

 FX48 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX48

 P7800 FX48 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (399 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (399 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
75
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (399g)
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2009-01-27
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $325