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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was announced 5 months prior to the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S640 scores against the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic FH22

 S640 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S640

 FH22 S640 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FH22

 S640 FH22 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 provides external measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S640 and the FH22.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and FH22.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $225 $200