Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FS25
S620 | FS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S620
FS25 | S620 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FS25
S620 | FS25 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |