Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below is a complete review of the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 23 months prior to the SZ8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L26 scores vs the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L26 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L26 versus the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and SZ8.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older L26 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.