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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Released February 2015
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S7000 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was launched 6 years after the FS15 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S7000 grades vs the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Panasonic FS15

 S7000 FS15 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S7000

 FS15 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FS15

 S7000 FS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 provides outside dimensions 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 FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S7000 compared to the FS15.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and FS15.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S7000 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S7000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (165 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
terrible battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (165g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (165 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2009-01-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.2fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $180