Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S100 was released 3 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the S100 scores versus the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic SZ8
| S100 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
| Screen resolution | 820k | 460k | Crisper screen (+360k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Nikon S100
| SZ8 | S100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 | August 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic SZ8
| S100 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 versus the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SZ8.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 820k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Organic LED monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $240 | $275 |