Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic FH25

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S8100 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was introduced 3 months before the FH25 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S8100 grades against the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 compared to the FH25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.