Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7
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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3X Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Panasonic FP7
D3X | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon D3X
FP7 | D3X | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3X and Panasonic FP7
D3X | FP7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3X and FP7 is 51 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Nikon D3X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |