Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH6

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was launched 3 years prior to the FH6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S640 scores against the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 comes with outer measurements 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 FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S640 and the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and FH6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.