Reasons to choose 808 PureView
Released in 2012, 808 PureView has about 81 mm² of sensor area, 41.48 MP effective resolution, and a 169 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nokia 808 PureView
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
VS
Sensor area
81 mm²
808 PureView116 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ1000- Area ratio
- 1.43:1
- Absolute difference
- 35 mm²
- Relative difference
- 42.8%
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
808 PureViewMetricLumix DMC-FZ1000
41.48 MPEffective pixels20.1 MP
10.82 × 7.52Sensor13.2 × 8.8
1.4 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
1.96 µm²Pixel area5.78 µm²
50.98 MP/cm²Pixel density17.3 MP/cm²
3.28Crop factor2.73
—Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
169 gWeight831 g
16 GB on-board memoryStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-Ion 1400 mAh (BV-4D) Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion battery pack Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has the larger sensor area. The 808 PureView has the lighter body. The 808 PureView has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Released in 2014, Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 831 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.