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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S800c and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was introduced 14 months later than the S2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S800c scores vs the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic S2

 S800c S2 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon S800c

 S2 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic S2

 S800c S2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S800c against the S2.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and S2.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S800c is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Panasonic S2 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
41
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 112g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $290 $109