Nikon Coolpix
P100
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ45

Updated (July, 2011): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Nikon Coolpix P100

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"Materials, fit, and finish are typical for the class and price point."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's build-quality
"The P100 is definitely the current big deal in Nikon's Coolpix performance line."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P100

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45

Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P100
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.8 fps
Help
 More than 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 2x higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom 26.1x vs 24x
Help
 Around 20% more zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The P100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 190 ms vs 300 ms
Help
 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Weight Slightly lighter 481 g vs 499 g
Help
 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ45
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Size Slightly smaller 120x79x91 mm vs 114x83x99 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 8s
Help
 7.5x longer exposures
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.6" vs 3.9"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P100
70 vs 62
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P100.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

NikonCoolpix P100
 Nikon Coolpix P100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
3
2
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
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Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
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Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
P100:26.1x
DMC-FZ45:24x
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
P100:3.9"
DMC-FZ45:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
P100:481 g
DMC-FZ45:499 g
Size Large Help
P100:114x83x99 mm
DMC-FZ45:120x79x91 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

Super zoom

$299 - $329
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$227 - $230
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS22

Super zoom
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS22 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the FinePix HS22 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Has much more zoom
External flash Supports an external flash
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$611 - $657
External flash Supports an external flash
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38

Super zoom
Weight Is slightly lighter
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ38 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ38 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45

Nikon Coolpix P100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Super zoom

$355
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Size Slightly smaller
Zoom Less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom

$525
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the Coolpix P100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$469 - $470
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Slightly larger
Longest exposure Significantly shorter max exposures
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ45

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Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45
Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45

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