Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S620 was revealed at a similar time to the FX48 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S620 grades against the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FX48
S620 | FX48 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S620
FX48 | S620 |
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Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FX48
S620 | FX48 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S620 compared to the FX48.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and FX48.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $37 | $325 |