• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 9.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FS20 advantages over Nikon S52

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    30 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S52 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS20

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung i8

Panasonic DMC-FS20
Samsung i8
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS20 vs Samsung i8

Nikon S52
Samsung i8
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch

Compare Nikon S52 vs Samsung i8

Compared to Sony DSC-W170

Panasonic DMC-FS20
Sony DSC-W170
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS20 vs Sony DSC-W170

Nikon S52
Sony DSC-W170
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S52 vs Sony DSC-W170

Compared to Nikon S52c

Panasonic DMC-FS20
Nikon S52c
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $225
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS20 vs Nikon S52c

Nikon S52
Nikon S52c
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $225
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S52 vs Nikon S52c

Compared to Fujifilm J150w

Panasonic DMC-FS20
Fujifilm J150w
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer exposure
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS20 vs Fujifilm J150w

Nikon S52
Fujifilm J150w
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S52 vs Fujifilm J150w

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Panasonic DMC-FS20
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS20 vs Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Nikon S52
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S52 vs Panasonic DMC-FS25S

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