Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7
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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S230 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S230 was introduced around the same time to the FS7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S230 scores vs the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S230 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Panasonic FS7
S230 | FS7 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon S230
FS7 | S230 |
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Common features in the Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS7
S230 | FS7 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 offers outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S230 against the FS7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and FS7.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S230 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.
Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S230 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 2000 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 115g (0.25 pounds) | 139g (0.31 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 model | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $160 |