Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ZS8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L19 matches up against the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L19 and the ZS8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and ZS8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind in sensor innovation.