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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 4 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S810c matches up vs the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FH22

 S810c FH22 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010Fresher by 52 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S810c

 FH22 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH22

 S810c FH22 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S810c provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S810c versus the FH22.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and FH22.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S810c will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (216g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (216g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (270 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
41
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $200