Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP5

Here is a extended review of the Nikon S01 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and FP5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S01 was brought out 2 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S01 grades against the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S01 has got outside dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S01 versus Panasonic FP5 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 at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S01 versus the FP5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and FP5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and FP5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S01 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP5 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S01 will have a benefit in sensor tech.