Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
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- 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
Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S4000 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S4000 was launched at a similar time to the FP1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4000 scores versus the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Panasonic FP1
S4000 | FP1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S4000
FP1 | S4000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FP1
S4000 | FP1 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S4000 versus Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 against the FP1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and FP1.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the age of the cameras into account.
Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131g (0.29 pounds) | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $153 |