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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was introduced 11 months before the FP1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S220 scores vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FP1

 S220 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S220

 FP1 S220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP1

 S220 FP1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S220 vs the FP1.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and FP1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and FP1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography details
Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S220
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix S220Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 2000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 100g (0.22 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $56 $153