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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 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 FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 11 months prior to the FH22 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S620 matches up against the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FH22

 S620 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S620

 FH22 S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH22

 S620 FH22 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with outside measurements 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 FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S620 and the FH22.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and FH22.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
62
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 120 grams (0.26 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $37 $200