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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was revealed 7 months later than the FS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S70 scores versus the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Panasonic FS15

 S70 FS15 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S70

 FS15 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Panasonic FS15

 S70 FS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S70 and the FS15.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and FS15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S70
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
37
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (160g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix S70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 288 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $290 $180