Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic FH22

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8100 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was released 9 months later than the FH22 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S8100 matches up versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S8100 vs the FH22.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and FH22.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S8100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.