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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was manufactured 11 months prior to the FH1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S220 scores versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FH1

 S220 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S220

 FH1 S220 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FH1

 S220 FH1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S220 and the FH1.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and FH1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and FH1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH1 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix S220Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 2000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" 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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $56 $150