Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX75

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 2 years after the FX75 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S800c grades vs the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c and the FX75.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and FX75 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and FX75.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S800c should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.