Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FP5

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S3700 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was manufactured 4 years after the FP5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3700 grades versus the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3700 versus Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S3700 and the FP5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and FP5.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S3700 should have an advantage in sensor technology.