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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(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
Panasonic FS12
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Panasonic FS12

 S7000 FS12 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2009Fresher by 71 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Nikon S7000

 FS12 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FS12

 S7000 FS12 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

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

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (165 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S7000
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (165 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (165g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FS12
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
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