Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was released 2 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P7800 scores vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 versus the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and ZS8 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and ZS8.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P7800 provides an edge in sensor tech.