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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S4000 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 11 months prior to the FP5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S4000 matches up against the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Panasonic FP5

 S4000 FP5 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon S4000

 FP5 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FP5

 S4000 FP5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S4000 versus Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 versus the FP5.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and FP5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography details
Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FP5
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $199