Nikon's top-end compact has a 7.1x optical zoom lens and has its sights set clearly on the Canon G12.

We spent some time with three of the hottest high-end compacts currently available, the Canon G12, the Nikon P7000 and the Panasonic LX5. The goal? To test out the capabilities of each by shooting all three, side by side, in similar situations.
| Sensor Size: | 1/1.7-inch |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Megapixels: | 10.1 |
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| 35mm Equivalent: | 28.00mm |
| Maximum Aperture: | F/2.80 |
| Display type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 3.0 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 921000 pixels |
| Minimum ISO: | 100 ISO |
| Maximum ISO: | 12800 ISO |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Burst Rate: | 1.30fps |
| In-Body Image Stablization: | |
| Media Type: | Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital Expanded Capacity (SDXC) |
| RAW: | Yes |
| Video Capture: | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution: | 720p |
| HDMI Port: | Yes |
| Height: | 3.1 inches |
| Width: | 4.5 inches |
| Depth: | 1.8 inches |
| Weight: | 13 ounces |
| Hot Shoe: | Yes |
| Rotating Screen: | No |
| Touch Screen: | No |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Body Colors: | Black |
| Video File Format: | MPEG-4 |
| Audio File Format: | AAC Stereo |
| Price: | $499.00 |
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