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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S80 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 9 months later than the FP1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S80 grades versus the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Panasonic FP1

 S80 FP1 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S80

 FP1 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Panasonic FP1

 S80 FP1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S80 and the FP1.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and FP1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S80 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S80 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
60
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
30
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix S80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $191 $153