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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced 19 months before the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the S8000 grades versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic FH8

 S8000 FH8 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon S8000

 FH8 S8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH8

 S8000 FH8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S8000 against the FH8.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and FH8.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (123 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $149