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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66
Nikon D3X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D3X and Panasonic FP7, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and FP7 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The D3X was manufactured 22 months earlier than the FP7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D3X grades vs the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Panasonic FP7

 D3X FP7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon D3X

 FP7 D3X 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3X and Panasonic FP7

 D3X FP7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3X features outer dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3X and Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D3X and the FP7.

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3X and FP7 is 51 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3X and FP7.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D3X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D3X will produce more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older D3X will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3X
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3X
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery life (4,400 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3X Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
63
great battery life (4,400 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3X Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (4,400 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3X Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3X and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon D3XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D3X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 1260g (2.78 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1992 not tested
Other
Battery life 4400 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL4a -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $3,000 $227