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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was introduced 5 months before the FP1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S70 grades versus the FP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Panasonic FP1

 S70 FP1 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S70

 FP1 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Panasonic FP1

 S70 FP1 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S70 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S70 vs the FP1.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and FP1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (160g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix S70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $290 $153