Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP7
Portability
99 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
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Following is a complete review of the Nikon S4100 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S4100 scores against the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic FP7
| S4100 | FP7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon S4100
| FP7 | S4100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP7
| S4100 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and FP7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and FP7.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Nikon S4100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
| 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 All around 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $140 | $227 |