Clicky

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The S800c was introduced 4 years after the FX580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S800c matches up against the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic FX580

 S800c FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon S800c

 FX580 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX580

 S800c FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S800c provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S800c compared to the FX580.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and FX580.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S800c provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (140 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX580
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-04 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $290 $499