Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH8
S630 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon S630
FH8 | S630 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH8
S630 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |