Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1200pj Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Panasonic FP8
S1200pj | FP8 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S1200pj
FP8 | S1200pj |
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Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Panasonic FP8
S1200pj | FP8 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon S1200pj versus Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and FP8 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S1200pj vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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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 |