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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the FH3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S570 grades versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FH3

 S570 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon S570

 FH3 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH3

 S570 FH3 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 offers outside measurements 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S570 and the FH3.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and FH3.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $160