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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 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 FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was introduced 2 months after the FP5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S4100 matches up against the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic FP5

 S4100 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon S4100

 FP5 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP5

 S4100 FP5 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S4100 compared to the FP5.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and FP5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and FP5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography information
Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
67
includes touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
better than average battery life (260 per charge)
has focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP5
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical 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 190 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Launch cost $140 $199