Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 2 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S100 matches up against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 vs the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and ZS8.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.