Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP5
Portability
97 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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97 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
24
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2009
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S220 grades against the FP5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S220 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FP5
| S220 | FP5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon S220
| FP5 | S220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP5
| S220 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 has external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S220 vs the FP5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and FP5 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and FP5.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Nikon S220 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (260 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S220 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
good battery life (260 per charge)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-02-03 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 100 grams (0.22 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | - | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL10 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $56 | $199 |
