Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FS15
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Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
(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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In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S2900 was manufactured 6 years after the FS15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S2900 scores versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Panasonic FS15
| S2900 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S2900
| FS15 | S2900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Panasonic FS15
| S2900 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2900 vs the FS15.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and FS15.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S2900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2009-01-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | 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 diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 250 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $117 | $180 |
