Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P520 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was unveiled 19 months later than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P520 matches up versus the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P520 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 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, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P520 vs the ZS8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and ZS8 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and ZS8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P520 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern P520 should have an edge in sensor technology.