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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S620 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 4 years before the F5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S620 grades against the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic F5

 S620 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon S620

 F5 S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic F5

 S620 F5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S620 compared to the F5.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and F5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S620 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography details
Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $37 $100