Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH25

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 11 months earlier than the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S6000 grades versus the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S6000 compared to the FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and FH25.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.