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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 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 FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S4100 was manufactured 2 years after the FS7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4100 scores versus the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic FS7

 S4100 FS7 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon S4100

 FS7 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FS7

 S4100 FS7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 offers 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 FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S4100 vs the FS7.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and FS7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and FS7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S4100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S4100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S4100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
67
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
41
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FS7
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 - 139g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $140 $160