Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic S2
S800c | S2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon S800c
S2 | S800c |
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Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic S2
S800c | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S800c and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |