Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX75

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX75, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was announced 9 months after the FX75 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3100 matches up against the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider 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) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3100 compared to the FX75.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and FX75.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S3100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.