Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic FS42

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the S6400 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S6400 was brought out 3 years after the FS42 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6400 grades against the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 has outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6400 compared to the FS42.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and FS42 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and FS42.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S6400 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S6400 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6400 will have a benefit in sensor technology.