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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was introduced 3 years before the FH6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S570 matches up against the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FH6

 S570 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon S570

 FH6 S570 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH6

 S570 FH6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 has 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) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S570 and the FH6.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and FH6.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $129