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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and FH8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S30 was brought out at a similar time to the FH8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S30 scores against the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic FH8

          

          

            
 S30 FH8 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon S30

          

          

            
 FH8 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FH8

          

          

            
 S30 FH8 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 has external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S30 vs the FH8.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and FH8.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S30 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

            Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
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 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/3")
 has no RAW format
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon S30
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
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 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (123 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
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 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 weather proofing
 slow frames per second (1.5 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S30 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
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 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than average (123 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
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 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
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 features face detection focus
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (214g)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (123 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix S30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 123 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 240 photos 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $149