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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6500 grades vs the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic FH25

 S6500 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S6500

 FH25 S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FH25

 S6500 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 provides outside 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 FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S6500 against the FH25.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and FH25.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern S6500 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED display TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $170 $180