Nikon P610 vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon P610 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P610 grades vs the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 provides 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P610 vs the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and ZS8 is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and ZS8.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P610 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher P610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.