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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released very close to the FH10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the S800c matches up vs the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic FH10

 S800c FH10 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S800c

 FH10 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH10

 S800c FH10 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c features external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S800c vs the FH10.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and FH10 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and FH10.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (140 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (140 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $290 $110