Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 3 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S800c matches up vs the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c has physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S800c against the FH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and FH3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S800c to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S800c should have an advantage in sensor tech.