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Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S01 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and FP7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S01 was launched 2 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S01 scores vs the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Panasonic FP7

 S01 FP7 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S01

 FP7 S01 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Panasonic FP7

 S01 FP7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 offers outside measurements 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 FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S01 vs the FP7.

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S01 and FP7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and FP7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S01 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S01 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S01
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
55
lighter than others (96 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S01
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
low battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
55
lighter than others (96 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (190 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
better than average battery life (240 shots)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen enabled
lighter than others (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon Coolpix S01Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 96 gr (0.21 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life 190 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots - Single
Cost at release $170 $227