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Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was manufactured 17 months later than the FS12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1100pj scores vs the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Panasonic FS12

 S1100pj FS12 
IntroducedAugust 2010April 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Nikon S1100pj

 FS12 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Panasonic FS12

 S1100pj FS12 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj offers external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1100pj and the FS12.

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and FS12 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and FS12.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S1100pj to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S1100pj will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (180g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography details
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (180g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (180 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Panasonic FS12
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $228