Nikon S32 vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S32 and Panasonic FX700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched but the S32 (1/3") and FX700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was revealed 3 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S32 scores against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S32 and Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S32 vs the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and FX700 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and FX700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S32 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.