Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2015
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FH7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S3700 was revealed 3 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3700 grades against the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Panasonic FH7
S3700 | FH7 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | September 2011 | More recent by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon S3700
FH7 | S3700 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FH7
S3700 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3700 versus the FH7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and FH7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S3700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $175 | $149 |