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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 3 years earlier than the FH8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S630 scores vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH8

 S630 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon S630

 FH8 S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH8

 S630 FH8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S630 and the FH8.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and FH8.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $149