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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 4 years before the FH10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S620 matches up vs the FH10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FH10

 S620 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S620

 FH10 S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH10

 S620 FH10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S620 vs the FH10.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and FH10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography details
Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (120g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone 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 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $37 $110