Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S8200 was launched 16 months prior to the FH10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S8200 matches up vs the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic FH10
S8200 | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S8200
FH10 | S8200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic FH10
S8200 | FH10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S8200 compared to the FH10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and FH10.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 961k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213 gr (0.47 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | 250 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $110 |