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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2016
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon B700 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 4 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the B700 scores vs the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic ZS8

 B700 ZS8 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 56 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon B700

 ZS8 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS8

 B700 ZS8 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon B700 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B700 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the B700 versus the ZS8.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and ZS8 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and ZS8.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher B700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (565g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
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great battery life (350 per charge)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (210 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS8
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 350 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $275