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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed November 2013
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was launched 2 years after the FX78 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P7800 matches up versus the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FX78

 P7800 FX78 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon P7800

 FX78 P7800 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX78

 P7800 FX78 

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the P7800 vs the FX78.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and FX78 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and FX78.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The P7800 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger P7800 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
46
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
65
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (399g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (399 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
75
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than others (399g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX78
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $210