Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P310 and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 18 months prior to the SZ8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P310 matches up versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P310 versus the SZ8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and SZ8.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older P310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.