Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH20
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S620 was released 11 months earlier than the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S620 scores vs the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FH20
| S620 | FH20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S620
| FH20 | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH20
| S620 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S620 vs the FH20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and FH20.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $37 | $179 |