Nikon P510 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P500
- Later Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P510 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P510 was brought out 18 months earlier than the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P510 scores versus the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Panasonic SZ8
P510 | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Nikon P510
SZ8 | P510 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Panasonic SZ8
P510 | SZ8 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P510 features physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P510 and Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P510 versus the SZ8.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and SZ8 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and SZ8.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older P510 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 200 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $275 |