Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S6900 was launched 4 years after the FP5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6900 matches up versus the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Panasonic FP5
S6900 | FP5 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon S6900
FP5 | S6900 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP5
S6900 | FP5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 enjoys outer measurements 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 FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6900 versus the FP5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and FP5.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6900 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S6900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $190 | $199 |