Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH6

Lets look closer at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 14 months after the FH6 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S800c matches up versus the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c enjoys external 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 FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S800c compared to the FH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and FH6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S800c should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.