Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH10

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S640 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 4 years before the FH10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S640 grades against the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S640 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S640 compared to the FH10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and FH10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.