Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12
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Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Panasonic FS12
S1100pj | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Nikon S1100pj
FS12 | S1100pj |
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Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Panasonic FS12
S1100pj | FS12 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and FS12 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S1100pj vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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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 |