Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic FX90
S1000pj | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon S1000pj
FX90 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FX90
S1000pj | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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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 |