Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP2

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched 11 months earlier than the FP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S220 scores versus the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 has outside measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S220 against the FP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and FP2 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and FP2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.