Nikon L820 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L820 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 11 months prior to the SZ8 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L820 matches up vs the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L820 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L820 and the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and SZ8 is 72 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and SZ8.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.