Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L120 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 5 months prior to the ZS8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L120 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Nikon L120 and Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L120 compared to the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and ZS8 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and ZS8.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.