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Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was introduced 4 months earlier than the FP7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1100pj matches up against the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Panasonic FP7

 S1100pj FP7 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S1100pj

 FP7 S1100pj 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Panasonic FP7

 S1100pj FP7 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj provides outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1100pj versus the FP7.

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and FP7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and FP7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (180g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (240 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography info
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (180 grams)
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $227