Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic FX700
S8000 | FX700 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S8000
FX700 | S8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FX700
S8000 | FX700 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |