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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S3000 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was launched 11 months prior to the FP5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3000 scores versus the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Panasonic FP5

 S3000 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon S3000

 FP5 S3000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Panasonic FP5

 S3000 FP5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3000 against the FP5.

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3000
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
17
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
great battery life (260 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
28
really wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery life (260 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Panasonic FP5
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $199