Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic F5
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic F5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S6400 was released 4 months earlier than the F5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6400 matches up versus the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Panasonic F5
| S6400 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon S6400
| F5 | S6400 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic F5
| S6400 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S6400 and the F5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and F5.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6400 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $500 | $100 |
