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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
  • Released November 2013
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was introduced 2 years later than the FX90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the P7800 matches up against the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FX90

 P7800 FX90 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2011More recent by 28 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon P7800

 FX90 P7800 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX90

 P7800 FX90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7800 against the FX90.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and FX90 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and FX90.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The P7800 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent P7800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
65
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (399g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (399g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
60
has focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
heavier than average (399 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
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 gr (0.88 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Price at launch $550 $227