Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was revealed 5 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S7000 scores versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S7000 against the FP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and FP1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S7000 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S7000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.