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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was introduced 2 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6400 grades versus the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Panasonic FP2

 S6400 FP2 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon S6400

 FP2 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic FP2

 S6400 FP2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6400 against the FP2.

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and FP2.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S6400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (150 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
63
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (160 shots)
heavier than competition (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (150 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (151g)
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" 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 160 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $80