Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6
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![Nikon Coolpix S9700 front Nikon Coolpix S9700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700/Nikon-S9700-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Announced February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon S9500
- Newer Model is Nikon S9900
(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 S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S9700 was released 2 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S9700 grades against the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Panasonic FH6
S9700 | FH6 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon S9700
FH6 | S9700 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FH6
S9700 | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9700 compared to the FH6.
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and FH6.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9700 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S9700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) | 119 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 300 pictures | 280 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $129 |