Nikon D700 vs Panasonic FH1

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D700 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D700 (Full frame) and FH1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D700 was released 15 months prior to the FH1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D700 matches up vs the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D700 comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D700 vs Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D700 compared to the FH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and FH1 is 54 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and FH1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The D700 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged D700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.