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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Panasonic FP1

 S4000 FP1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S4000

 FP1 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FP1

 S4000 FP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
17
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
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