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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FS7

 S220 FS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon S220

 FS7 S220 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FS7

 S220 FS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and FS7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography features
Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Panasonic FS7
 Nikon Coolpix S220Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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