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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 4 years after the ZS8 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A900 grades vs the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS8

 A900 ZS8 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2011Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon A900

 ZS8 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS8

 A900 ZS8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 vs the ZS8.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and ZS8 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and ZS8.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (210g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS8
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $275