Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7
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![Nikon Coolpix S7000 front Nikon Coolpix S7000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S7000/Nikon-S7000-front.jpg)
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S7000 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the S7000 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.
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The S7000 was launched 6 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S7000 scores against the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Panasonic FS7
S7000 | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 74 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon S7000
FS7 | S7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FS7
S7000 | FS7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 has outer 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 FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Nikon S7000 versus Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S7000 against the FS7.
![Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S7000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S7000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and FS7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S7000 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S7000 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S7000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S7000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S7000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.2fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max 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 gr (0.36 pounds) | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 format | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $160 |