Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic FP8

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 7 months later than the FP8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S4000 matches up against the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Nikon S4000 and Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the FP8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and FP8.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S4000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.