Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was manufactured 18 months later than the FH7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S800c scores vs the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S800c against the FH7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S800c provides a benefit in sensor technology.