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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S80 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S80 was brought out 20 months later than the FS15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S80 scores vs the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Panasonic FS15

 S80 FS15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S80

 FS15 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Panasonic FS15

 S80 FS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S80 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S80 against the FS15.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and FS15.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S80 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
60
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
36
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix S80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-08 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 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 150 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $191 $180