Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP1
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6900 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S6900 was released 5 years after the FP1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6900 matches up versus the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Panasonic FP1
| S6900 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 63 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S6900
| FP1 | S6900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP1
| S6900 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6900 versus Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S6900 versus the FP1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and FP1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and FP1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6900 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S6900 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 181 grams (0.40 lb) | 151 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | 180 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $190 | $153 |