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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic FP5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Panasonic FP5

 S6900 FP5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon S6900

 FP5 S6900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP5

 S6900 FP5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
62
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (181g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (260 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
67
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
heavier than competitors (181g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery life (260 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery life (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
70
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (181 grams)
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FP5
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
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