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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic FH8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 7 years later than the FH8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1000 matches up versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic FH8

 A1000 FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 86 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon A1000

 FH8 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FH8

 A1000 FH8 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1000 compared to the FH8.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and FH8 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and FH8.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
52
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
73
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
73
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-18 2012-01-09
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 123 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $477 $149