Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S7000 was announced 5 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S7000 grades versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Panasonic FS12
S7000 | FS12 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2009 | Fresher by 71 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Nikon S7000
FS12 | S7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FS12
S7000 | FS12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S7000 compared to the FS12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and FS12.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S7000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.2 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $228 |