Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH3

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 5 months prior to the FH3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S640 grades versus the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 features physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S640 versus the FH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and FH3.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.