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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Panasonic FS7

 S230 FS7 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon S230

 FS7 S230 

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS7

 S230 FS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S230
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S230
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S230 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Panasonic FS7
 Nikon Coolpix S230Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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