Nikon S31 vs Panasonic FH6

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic FH6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and FH6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was announced 18 months after the FH6 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the S31 scores versus the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 has physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S31 and the FH6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and FH6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH6 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S31 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.