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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 11 months prior to the FH6 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S6100 grades against the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic FH6

 S6100 FH6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon S6100

 FH6 S6100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH6

 S6100 FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 comes with 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 FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S6100 versus the FH6.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and FH6.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S6100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6100
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
64
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.60 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 280 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $195 $129