Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH8

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 23 months prior to the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6000 scores against the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S6000 compared to the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and FH8.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.