Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP2

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was brought out 5 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S7000 scores vs the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S7000 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S7000 compared to the FP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and FP2.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S7000 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S7000 provides an edge in sensor technology.