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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was revealed 14 months after the FX75 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S9100 grades against the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic FX75

 S9100 FX75 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon S9100

 FX75 S9100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FX75

 S9100 FX75 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S9100 versus the FX75.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and FX75.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S9100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
33
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (214g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9100
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
61
lighter than average (214g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
features focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $139