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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Released September 2010
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was unveiled 9 months later than the FP3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S80 matches up versus the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Panasonic FP3

 S80 FP3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon S80

 FP3 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Panasonic FP3

 S80 FP3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S80 compared to the FP3.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S80 and FP3.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent S80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
60
has focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
supports focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
36
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon Coolpix S80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 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 150 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $191 $182