Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively close but the S220 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S220 was brought out within a month of the FS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S220 scores against the FS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FS7
S220 | FS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon S220
FS7 | S220 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FS7
S220 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 provides external 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 FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S220 compared to the FS7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and FS7 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and FS7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The S220 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier.
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 100g (0.22 lb) | 139g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $56 | $160 |