Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15
93 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
32
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S1200pj was unveiled 2 years after the FS15 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1200pj scores vs the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1200pj Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Panasonic FS15
| S1200pj | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S1200pj
| FS15 | S1200pj |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FS15
| S1200pj | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1200pj versus the FS15.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and FS15 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and FS15.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S1200pj to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S1200pj provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesStreet Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
Photography Glossary
Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-08-24 | 2009-01-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $180 |