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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was introduced 5 months before the FH8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S9100 scores versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic FH8

 S9100 FH8 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon S9100

 FH8 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FH8

 S9100 FH8 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S9100 vs the FH8.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and FH8.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
33
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9100
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 4cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" 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 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $149