Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7
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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Panasonic FP7
S3000 | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S3000
FP7 | S3000 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Panasonic FP7
S3000 | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |