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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced February 2013
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 2 years after the FX700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S800c scores against the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic FX700

 S800c FX700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S800c

 FX700 S800c 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX700

 S800c FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has got outside measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S800c and the FX700.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and FX700.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S800c to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S800c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography details
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (140 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $290 $399