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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3000 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was brought out 11 months before the FP7 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3000 scores vs the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Panasonic FP7

 S3000 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S3000

 FP7 S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Panasonic FP7

 S3000 FP7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3000 versus Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S3000 against the FP7.

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and FP7.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
28
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (147g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 116 gr (0.26 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
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 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $227