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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was unveiled 3 years after the FS15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6400 grades vs the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Panasonic FS15

 S6400 FS15 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon S6400

 FS15 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic FS15

 S6400 FS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S6400 vs the FS15.

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and FS15.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6400 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S6400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 shots)
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (150g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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