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Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S2900 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was brought out 5 years after the FP2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2900 matches up versus the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Panasonic FP2

 S2900 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon S2900

 FP2 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Panasonic FP2

 S2900 FP2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 features physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2900 and the FP2.

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and FP2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S2900 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography details
Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery power (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $117 $80