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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S1200pj versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1200pj was unveiled 2 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1200pj grades versus the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Panasonic FP8

 S1200pj FP8 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S1200pj

 FP8 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FP8

 S1200pj FP8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1200pj against the FP8.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and FP8 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and FP8.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S1200pj provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (186g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (186g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (186g)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (151g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-24 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $300