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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was unveiled 14 months after the FP3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S4100 grades versus the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic FP3

 S4100 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon S4100

 FP3 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP3

 S4100 FP3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S4100 versus the FP3.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and FP3 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and FP3.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S4100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
67
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
33
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 - 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 life 190 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $182