Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP3

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S7000 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was introduced 5 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S7000 matches up versus the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S7000 compared to the FP3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and FP3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer S7000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.