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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 6 months prior to the FH25 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S8000 matches up vs the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic FH25

 S8000 FH25 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S8000

 FH25 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH25

 S8000 FH25 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 provides physical dimensions 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 FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S8000 vs the FH25.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $180