Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH1

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 6 months later than the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8000 grades against the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the FH1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and FH1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8000 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.