Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic ZS8

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 2 months later than the ZS8 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AW100 grades vs the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 vs the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.