Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH5

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 2 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S800c scores against the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S800c offers outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S800c and the FH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S800c is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.