Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7
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Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Panasonic FP7
S01 | FP7 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S01
FP7 | S01 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Panasonic FP7
S01 | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Nikon S01 and Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S01 and FP7 is 97 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S01 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |