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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(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
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FH5

 S6000 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon S6000

 FH5 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FH5

 S6000 FH5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FH5
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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