Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH25
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched February 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Below is a in depth review of the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6100 grades versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic FH25
| S6100 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S6100
| FH25 | S6100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH25
| S6100 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 and the FH25.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and FH25.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Nikon S6100 Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine VI |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 210 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $195 | $180 |