Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look closer at the Nikon S3100 and Panasonic FZ200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was brought out 17 months prior to the FZ200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3100 matches up versus the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 offers external dimensions 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 FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3100 and Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3100 against the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and FZ200 is 96 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and FZ200.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S3100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.