Nikon Coolpix
S570
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FH1

Updated (January, 2011): Compare the Nikon Coolpix S570 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
280 ms shutter lag
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Nikon Coolpix S570

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Nikon Coolpix S570

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S570

True resolution
 High true resolution
9.8 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
3,200 ISO
Macro focus
 Great macro
3 cm

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S570
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The S570's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Aperture Slightly wider aperture f/2.7 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest zoom, the S570's lens captures marginally more light (0.1 f-stops)
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Size Slightly smaller 92x57x22 mm vs 98x55x23 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 140 g vs 163 g
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 More than 10% lighter
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
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 Almost the same
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.9" vs 0.9"
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH1
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $111.00 vs $138.81
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 The best price we've seen is $28 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
S570:f/2.7
DMC-FH1:f/2.8
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
S570:$138.81
DMC-FH1:$111.00
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Ultra compact

$77 - $80
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thinner
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Macro focus Much worse macro focusing
Compare the Coolpix S3100 vs the Coolpix S570
Compare the Coolpix S3100 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Ultra compact

$129
Thickness Is thinner
Weight Is slightly heavier
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH2 vs the Coolpix S570
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH2 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Compact

$98 - $103
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Shutter lag Has much more shutter lag
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Coolpix S570
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FH1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$139 - $183
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Coolpix S570
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1

Nikon Coolpix S570 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750

Compact
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-S750 vs the Coolpix S570
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$102 - $189
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Coolpix S570
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320

Ultra compact

$175
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Smaller
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W320 vs the Coolpix S570
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Ultra compact

$477
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-T90 vs the Coolpix S570
Nikon Coolpix S3000

Nikon Coolpix S3000

Compact

$104 - $215
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide angle Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix S3000 vs the Coolpix S570

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5

Ultra compact

$85 - $120
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Aperture Narrower aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH5 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

Compact

$134 - $147
Size Slightly larger
Thickness Slightly thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH3 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1
Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200

Compact

$79 - $142
Macro focus Better macro capability
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

Compact

$125 - $142
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix DMC-FP1 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1

appearance

Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

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