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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S3700 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was announced 6 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3700 grades against the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Panasonic FS15

 S3700 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S3700

 FS15 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FS15

 S3700 FS15 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3700 versus Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 against the FS15.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and FS15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3700 to offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S3700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
39
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
44
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $175 $180