Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH7

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 3 years prior to the FH7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the S640 grades against the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 enjoys outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S640 vs the FH7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.