Nikon P90 vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P90 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 5 years before the SZ8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P90 grades versus the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P90 against the SZ8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and SZ8 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and SZ8.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older P90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.