Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS12

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S4100 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was revealed 23 months later than the FS12 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S4100 scores versus the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 has got external dimensions 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) while the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S4100 and the FS12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and FS12.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S4100 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S4100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.