Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 7 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the B600 matches up against the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the B600 vs the ZS8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and ZS8 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon B600 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern B600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.