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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the FP7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the S220 grades versus the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FP7

 S220 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S220

 FP7 S220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP7

 S220 FP7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S220 features exterior measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S220 and the FP7.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and FP7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and FP7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S220
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
good battery power (240 per charge)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon Coolpix S220Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 2000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $56 $227