Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FS15

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S3000 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was introduced 13 months later than the FS15 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3000 matches up against the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 offers outer measurements 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 FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3000 and the FS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and FS15.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger S3000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.