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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was launched 5 years after the FS12 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S3700 grades vs the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Panasonic FS12

 S3700 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2009More modern by 70 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Nikon S3700

 FS12 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FS12

 S3700 FS12 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 offers outer 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 FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 against the FS12.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and FS12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography information
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography info
Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery (240 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FS12
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $175 $228