Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FX580

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S640 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 7 months after the FX580 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S640 matches up vs the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 comes with 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon S640 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S640 against the FX580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and FX580.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S640 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.