Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was introduced 2 years after the ZS8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the L830 grades against the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L830 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L830 compared to the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and ZS8 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and ZS8.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent L830 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.