Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was announced 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the P600 grades versus the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 has got external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P600 and the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and ZS8 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and ZS8.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P600 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger P600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.