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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Announced April 2014
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 2 years after the FH8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S810c matches up vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FH8

 S810c FH8 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2012More modern by 28 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon S810c

 FH8 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH8

 S810c FH8 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c has outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S810c against the FH8.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and FH8.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger S810c should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography details
Panasonic FH8 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (216g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography details
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (216g)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (123g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-04-10 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 216g (0.48 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $149