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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 5 months earlier than the FH1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S570 grades against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FH1

 S570 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S570

 FH1 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH1

 S570 FH1 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S570 compared to the FH1.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and FH1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography details
Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $150