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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66
Nikon D3X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D2Xs
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and FP8 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The D3X was revealed 5 months prior to the FP8 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the D3X scores versus the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Panasonic FP8

 D3X FP8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon D3X

 FP8 D3X 

Common features in the Nikon D3X and Panasonic FP8

 D3X FP8 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3X provides outside dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D3X against the FP8.

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3X and FP8 is 51 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3X and FP8.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D3X using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D3X will offer you more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3X
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
80
manual focus
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3X Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery life (4,400 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (4,400 CIPA)
weather proofing
great MP (25 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (4,400 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3X Vlogging info
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (151g)
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Nikon D3X vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3X and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon D3XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D3X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2009-07-27
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4032 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1260g (2.78 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1992 not tested
Other
Battery life 4400 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL4a -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
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