Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH5

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 17 months before the FH5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S640 grades vs the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 features external 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) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S640 versus the FH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and FH5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.