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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(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
Panasonic FP8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Panasonic FP8

 S7000 FP8 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2009Newer by 68 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon S7000

 FP8 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FP8

 S7000 FP8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography information
Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (165g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S7000
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
45
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (165 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (165 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
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