Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH20

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6300 scores vs the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 versus the FH20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and FH20.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.