Nikon P500 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P500 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P500 was announced 5 months before the ZS8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P500 matches up versus the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P500 has outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P500 against the ZS8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and ZS8 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and ZS8.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.