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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(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
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic FS25

 S640 FS25 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S640

 FS25 S640 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FS25

 S640 FS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

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

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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