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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Photography Glossary

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and FX75 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was released 21 months later than the FX75 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S30 grades against the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic FX75

 S30 FX75 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon S30

 FX75 S30 
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Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FX75

 S30 FX75 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S30 against the FX75.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and FX75 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and FX75.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S30 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FX75 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
25
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S30
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
51
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (214 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S30
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
52
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (214 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
26
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
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comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (214 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix S30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 214 grams (0.47 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 life 240 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $139