Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P510 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was manufactured 12 months after the ZS8 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P510 grades vs the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 features exterior 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 ZS8 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P510 and the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and ZS8 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P510 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer P510 should have an advantage in sensor technology.