Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S8000 scores versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 features 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) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S8000 against the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and FH5.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.