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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S70 was launched 5 months earlier than the FP2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S70 grades against the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Panasonic FP2

 S70 FP2 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon S70

 FP2 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Panasonic FP2

 S70 FP2 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 offers outer 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 FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S70 and the FP2.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and FP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP2 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography details
Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Coolpix S70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 288 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
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 All around 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $290 $80