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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Announced June 2010
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was unveiled 19 months prior to the FH6 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S8000 scores vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic FH6

 S8000 FH6 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon S8000

 FH6 S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH6

 S8000 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S8000 compared to the FH6.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and FH6.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than others (119 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 183g (0.40 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $129