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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Announced February 2013
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S800c was brought out 18 months after the FX90 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S800c matches up versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic FX90

 S800c FX90 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kClearer display (+359k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon S800c

 FX90 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX90

 S800c FX90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c offers physical 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 FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S800c vs the FX90.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and FX90.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S800c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (140 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (140 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-04 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 819 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $290 $227