Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10
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![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10/Panasonic-FH10-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S6500 was revealed within a month of the FH10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6500 matches up vs the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic FH10
S6500 | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S6500
FH10 | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FH10
S6500 | FH10 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6500 and the FH10.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and FH10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED display | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $170 | $110 |