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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was manufactured 5 years after the FP3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S6900 grades against the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Panasonic FP3

 S6900 FP3 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon S6900

 FP3 S6900 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP3

 S6900 FP3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S6900 and the FP3.

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and FP3 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and FP3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6900 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S6900 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography details
Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
62
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (181g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6900
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
67
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (181 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
70
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (181 grams)
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall 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 180 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $182