Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP8
Portability
97 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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97 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FP8
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(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
- Revealed July 2009
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Here, we are looking at the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S220 matches up vs the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FP8
| S220 | FP8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S220
| FP8 | S220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FP8
| S220 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S220 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S220 vs the FP8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and FP8 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and FP8.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S220 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports photography with Nikon S220
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
Photography Glossary
Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 2000 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 100g (0.22 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" 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 ID | EN-EL10 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $56 | $300 |