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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6000 scores vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FH7

 S6000 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon S6000

 FH7 S6000 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FH7

 S6000 FH7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6000 versus the FH7.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $149