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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was revealed 2 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S810c grades vs the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FH7

 S810c FH7 
IntroducedApril 2014September 2011More recent by 32 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon S810c

 FH7 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH7

 S810c FH7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c has got outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S810c against the FH7.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S810c will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging information
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-10 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $149