Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH7

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was released 17 months later than the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6500 grades vs the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6500 and the FH7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and FH7.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.