Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 13 months after the FH8 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6500 scores vs the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6500 and the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and FH8.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S6500 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.