Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic FH8
S9100 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon S9100
FH8 | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FH8
S9100 | FH8 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |