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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced very close to the FS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S620 scores against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FS25

 S620 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S620

 FS25 S620 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FS25

 S620 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S620 versus the FS25.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography details
Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $37 $230