Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX48

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 17 months later than the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S8000 scores versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S8000 against the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and FX48.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S8000 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S8000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.