Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS8

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon B700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.