Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS42

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FS42, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S620 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S620 was announced 2 months earlier than the FS42 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S620 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S620 matches up vs the FS42 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S620 vs the FS42.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and FS42.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S620 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S620 will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.