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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71
Nikon D7200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FP7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and FP7 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The D7200 was announced 4 years after the FP7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D7200 grades vs the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Panasonic FP7

 D7200 FP7 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2011Newer by 51 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon D7200

 FP7 D7200 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FP7

 D7200 FP7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D7200 vs the FP7.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and FP7 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and FP7.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D7200 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D7200 will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger D7200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7200
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,110 shots)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery life (1,110 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
63
good battery power (240 per charge)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,110 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
41
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
30
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (147g)
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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon D7200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D7200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-03-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $1,100 $227