Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A900 matches up against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 has outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A900 versus the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and SZ8 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and SZ8.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A900 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger A900 provides an edge in sensor technology.