Right frame from Panasonic camera and Nikon camera

Two different manufacturers come forward to give you cameras that sit at the higher end of the image producing system – Nikon S9100 and Panasonic Lumix FT3. Both cameras bring a list of features that you will love to explore and use but this article makes the comparison to help you choose the better one at it. The compact point and shoot cameras give one the opportunity to frame brilliant pictures, use various creative filters to make pictures look interesting. With the right kind of compact cameras you can even backup a DSLR to ensure that a dry battery is not the reason you should stop photographing.

The Panasonic Lumix combines multiple photos to create a 3D effect which would leave images looking better and full of life. The 28mm lens uses a wider aperture at f/3.3 to capture more light when your camera is at full zoom. One most important advantage you will enjoy with the Lumix is the waterproof feature that ensures even on wet surfaces and in the rain your camera will not be damaged. The Panasonic camera weighs only 197 g as opposed to the Nikon camera 214 g so you can travel light wherever you go and still capture special moments.

The Nikon S9100 allows you to zoom up to 18x and gives you a clearer picture as compared to the 4.6x zoom of the Panasonic Lumix. Get closer to details like the petals of a flower or the smile of your subject and make the picture look more beautiful. Shooting at 9.5 frames per second, the camera captures scenes and movements that are too fast for any other camera. The macro capacity of this camera allows you to shoot as close as 4 cm so you get the smallest detail clearly.

When you compare the two cameras with respect to sensors, the Nikon S9100 stands in front with a CMOS sensor while the Panasonic Lumix uses a CCD sensor. The CMOS sensors are known to produce quality images than the CCD sensors so you can present sharp and rich colored images. The Nikon S9100 produces good quality images even in low light with an ISO range of 3,200 so noise levels in the photo are minimized and you can still get sharp and clear images. Most times we have celebrations around the dinner table or later in the day, this camera makes sure that you can enjoy such moments and make memories to last.

Both cameras have their own set of pros and cons but when it comes to the kind of functions they can each perform, one camera does gain the advantage. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 gives you a greater battery life, takes 3D images, employs a built-in GPS and is perfect to take on a beach holiday or to shoot pictures in the monsoon. The Nikon S9100 wins this race with a greater zoom, higher resolution screen, high speed movies and a CMOS sensors that provide high quality images.