Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S570 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the FX90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S570 scores versus the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FX90
S570 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon S570
FX90 | S570 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FX90
S570 | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S570 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S570 versus the FX90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and FX90.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $227 |