Nikon S32 vs Panasonic FX78

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic FX78, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched but the S32 (1/3") and FX78 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was introduced 3 years after the FX78 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S32 grades vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S32 versus the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and FX78.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S32 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S32 will resolve extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S32 should have a benefit in sensor tech.