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Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was revealed 14 months after the FP3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3100 matches up versus the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Panasonic FP3

 S3100 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon S3100

 FP3 S3100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Panasonic FP3

 S3100 FP3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3100 against the FP3.

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and FP3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S3100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3100
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $139 $182