Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FP5

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.

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.

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.

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

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.