Nikon S32 vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic FH6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the S32 (1/3") and FH6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was brought out 2 years after the FH6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S32 scores against the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S32 compared to the FH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and FH6.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH6 will show greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S32 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.