Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The S6000 was announced 11 months earlier than the FH5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6000 scores vs the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FH5
S6000 | FH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon S6000
FH5 | S6000 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FH5
S6000 | FH5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6000 vs the FH5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and FH5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $169 |