Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P100 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was revealed 12 months earlier than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P100 matches up versus the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P100 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P100 versus the ZS8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and ZS8 is 68 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and ZS8.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.