Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S7000 was launched 5 years after the FP8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S7000 grades versus the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S7000 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Panasonic FP8
S7000 | FP8 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 68 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S7000
FP8 | S7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FP8
S7000 | FP8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S7000 vs the FP8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and FP8.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S7000 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S7000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.2 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 180 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $300 |