Nikon P900 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P900 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was launched 14 months after the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P900 scores against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 enjoys outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon P900 and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P900 vs the SZ8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and SZ8 is 52 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and SZ8.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger P900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.