Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S8000 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the 3D1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S8000 scores vs the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic 3D1
S8000 | 3D1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon S8000
3D1 | S8000 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic 3D1
S8000 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S8000 vs the 3D1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and 3D1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S8000 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S8000 will be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 200 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $670 |