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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 3 years before the FH6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S620 matches up vs the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FH6

 S620 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon S620

 FH6 S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH6

 S620 FH6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 vs the FH6.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and FH6.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (120g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-01-09
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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $37 $129