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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S4100 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was manufactured 19 months later than the FP8 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4100 scores versus the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Panasonic FP8

 S4100 FP8 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S4100

 FP8 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP8

 S4100 FP8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Nikon S4100 versus Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4100 compared to the FP8.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and FP8 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and FP8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S4100 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S4100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography information
Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
67
supports touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 190 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $300