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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S02 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S02 (1/3") and FP1 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was introduced 3 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S02 matches up vs the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Panasonic FP1

 S02 FP1 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2010Fresher by 45 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S02

 FP1 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Panasonic FP1

 S02 FP1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S02 offers outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S02 versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S02 against the FP1.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and FP1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and FP1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S02 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S02 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S02 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (13MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography info
Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
59
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix S02Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-09-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 60 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.40 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots - One
Price at launch $177 $153