Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH2

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was released 3 years after the FH2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S810c scores against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c has got physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S810c and the FH2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and FH2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S810c will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.