Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FX90

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S80 and Panasonic FX90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 11 months earlier than the FX90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S80 scores vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S80 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S80 and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S80 compared to the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S80 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.