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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(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
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Panasonic FS15

 S230 FS15 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S230

 FS15 S230 

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS15

 S230 FS15 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S230
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix S230Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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