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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S1200pj versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was manufactured 20 months after the FP3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1200pj grades vs the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Panasonic FP3

 S1200pj FP3 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon S1200pj

 FP3 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FP3

 S1200pj FP3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1200pj versus the FP3.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and FP3 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and FP3.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S1200pj will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (186g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (186 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (186g)
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 186g (0.41 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
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 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $182