Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH7

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured 3 years before the FH7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1000pj grades vs the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj features physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj vs the FH7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and FH7.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind in sensor tech.