Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S570 was released 5 months earlier than the FH20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S570 grades versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FH20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S570
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Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH20
S570 | FH20 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S570 against the FH20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and FH20.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $180 | $179 |