- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
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33.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 6400
Differences
Panasonic DMC-FS3 advantages over Nikon V2
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Less expensive
$200 vs
$900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Thinner
22 mm
vs
45 mm
Thinner
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Nikon V2 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS3
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Larger sensor
1 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 2.86
vs
1.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Newer
11 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
14.2
vs
8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
60.6 fps
vs
3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
40
vs
4 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
-
Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
-
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
-
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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The Competition
Compared to Samsung NV30
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
Samsung
NV30
-
Less expensive
-
Wider angle lens
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Sony DSC-S780
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
Sony
DSC-S780
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Canon SD1100 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
Canon
SD1100 IS
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Bigger JPEG buffer
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Nikon V1
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
Nikon
V1
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Higher effective ISO
-
On-sensor phase detect
-
Bigger pixels
-
Fast startup
Compared to Nikon AW1
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
Nikon
AW1
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Waterproof
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In-camera panoramas