Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX48

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.