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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Released September 2013
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S02 (1/3") and FP8 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was brought out 4 years after the FP8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S02 matches up vs the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Panasonic FP8

 S02 FP8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013July 2009More modern by 51 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S02

 FP8 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Panasonic FP8

 S02 FP8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 has got exterior dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S02 versus the FP8.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S02 and FP8 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and FP8.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S02 will produce extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S02 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S02
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
33
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
59
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Nikon S02 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Coolpix S02Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-09-05 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 60s
Max shutter speed - 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.40 m 5.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots - Single
Cost at release $177 $300