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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic FX580

 S100 FX580 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kClearer display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon S100

 FX580 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FX580

 S100 FX580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 compared to the FX580.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and FX580.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
65
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
no Timelapse function
37
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic FX580
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 820k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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