Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FS7
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S6900 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the S6900 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S6900 was unveiled 6 years after the FS7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6900 matches up against the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Panasonic FS7
S6900 | FS7 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 74 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon S6900
FS7 | S6900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Panasonic FS7
S6900 | FS7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6900 versus Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6900 compared to the FS7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and FS7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and FS7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S6900 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S6900 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S6900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $190 | $160 |