Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP2
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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2010
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3000 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S3000 scores versus the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Panasonic FP2
| S3000 | FP2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon S3000
| FP2 | S3000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Panasonic FP2
| S3000 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3000 against the FP2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and FP2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 116g (0.26 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $150 | $80 |