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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 17 months earlier than the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S570 grades vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FH2

 S570 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon S570

 FH2 S570 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH2

 S570 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S570 versus the FH2.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and FH2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
better than average battery (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $149