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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed September 2013
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S02 (1/3") and FP7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was unveiled 2 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S02 matches up versus the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Panasonic FP7

 S02 FP7 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2011More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S02

 FP7 S02 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Panasonic FP7

 S02 FP7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S02 offers external dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S02 and the FP7.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and FP7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and FP7.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S02 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S02 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
59
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery (240 CIPA)
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon Coolpix S02Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 30-90mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 60s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.40 m 4.90 m
Flash settings - 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 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots - One
Cost at launch $177 $227