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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was launched 2 years after the FH6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S810c matches up against the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FH6

 S810c FH6 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 28 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon S810c

 FH6 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH6

 S810c FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c has got outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S810c compared to the FH6.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and FH6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S810c to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S810c is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography details
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography information
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-04-10 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $129