Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was manufactured 2 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S6500 matches up against the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 comes with physical dimensions 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 FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S6500 compared to the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and FH5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S6500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.