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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S70 and Panasonic FH3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S70 was released 5 months earlier than the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S70 scores against the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Panasonic FH3

 S70 FH3 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon S70

 FH3 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Panasonic FH3

 S70 FH3 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S70 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S70 against the FH3.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and FH3.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix S70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $290 $160