Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S70 was brought out around the same time to the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S70 matches up against the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Panasonic FP8
S70 | FP8 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+58k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S70
FP8 | S70 |
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Common features in the Nikon S70 and Panasonic FP8
S70 | FP8 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S70 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S70 and the FP8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and FP8.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-04 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 288 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $290 | $300 |