Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15
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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S230 was brought out about the same time to the FS15 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S230 grades against the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Panasonic FS15
S230 | FS15 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S230
FS15 | S230 |
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Common features in the Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS15
S230 | FS15 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 has got outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S230 against the FS15.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and FS15.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS15 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S230 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 115 gr (0.25 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $150 | $180 |