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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P100 was launched 7 months later than the FP1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P100 grades against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic FP1

 P100 FP1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon P100

 FP1 P100 

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FP1

 P100 FP1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P100 offers external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P100 versus the FP1.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and FP1 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and FP1.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP1 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer P100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (481 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography details
37
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
49
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (678mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (481g)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (481 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481g (1.06 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $153