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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was brought out 5 years after the FP1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3700 matches up against the FP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Panasonic FP1

 S3700 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S3700

 FP1 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FP1

 S3700 FP1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 against the FP1.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and FP1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3700 to show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S3700 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
44
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $175 $153