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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced 20 months later than the FP2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1200pj grades vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Panasonic FP2

 S1200pj FP2 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon S1200pj

 FP2 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FP2

 S1200pj FP2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1200pj and the FP2.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and FP2 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and FP2.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S1200pj is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (186g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (186 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (186 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (151g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 186g (0.41 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $80