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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 17 months prior to the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S620 grades against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic FX700

 S620 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S620

 FX700 S620 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic FX700

 S620 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 comes with outside dimensions 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S620 versus the FX700.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S620 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $37 $399