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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L32 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was revealed 3 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L32 scores vs the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic ZS8

 L32 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon L32

 ZS8 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic ZS8

 L32 ZS8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L32 compared to the ZS8.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and ZS8.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L32 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer L32 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery (320 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography advice
71
great battery (320 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
48
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Panasonic ZS8
 Nikon Coolpix L32Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $120 $275