Nikon P610 vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P610 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was brought out 14 months later than the SZ8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P610 grades vs the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P610 and the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and SZ8 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger P610 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.