Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25
96 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S640 was manufactured 7 months later than the FS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S640 scores against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic FS25
S640 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S640
FS25 | S640 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FS25
S640 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 offers outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S640 versus the FS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and FS25.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S640 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $225 | $230 |