Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic FX78

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S8100 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was released 4 months prior to the FX78 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S8100 matches up versus the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Nikon S8100 versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S8100 vs the FX78.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and FX78.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.