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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched 3 years earlier than the FX90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1000pj grades against the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic FX90

 S1000pj FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FX90 S1000pj 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FX90

 S1000pj FX90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1000pj compared to the FX90.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and FX90.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S1000pj is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
features touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $289 $227