Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic FX700, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the D7000 (APS-C) and FX700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The D7000 was brought out 5 months after the FX700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D7000 grades against the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D7000 has got exterior measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D7000 vs the FX700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7000 and FX700 is 59 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and FX700.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D7000 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D7000 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.