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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P310
  • Replacement is Nikon P340
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and SZ8 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was revealed 10 months prior to the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P330 grades against the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic SZ8

 P330 SZ8 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Nikon P330

 SZ8 P330 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2013Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic SZ8

 P330 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P330 against the SZ8.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P330 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ8 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older P330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P330
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
35
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (159 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (159 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Panasonic SZ8
 Nikon Coolpix P330Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-04 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $275