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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FH20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FH20

 S570 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S570

 FH20 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH20

 S570 FH20 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
28
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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