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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured at a similar time to the FX700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S8000 scores against the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic FX700

 S8000 FX700 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S8000

 FX700 S8000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FX700

 S8000 FX700 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S8000 vs the FX700.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and FX700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
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) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $399