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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was released 14 months later than the FP2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S4100 grades vs the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic FP2

 S4100 FP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon S4100

 FP2 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP2

 S4100 FP2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S4100 versus the FP2.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and FP2 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and FP2.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S4100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
67
features focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-06
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 151 gr (0.33 lb)
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 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 190 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $140 $80