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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S4000 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 13 months later than the FS15 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4000 matches up against the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Panasonic FS15

 S4000 FS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S4000

 FS15 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FS15

 S4000 FS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 versus the FS15.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and FS15.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger S4000 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
17
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 gr (0.29 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $180