Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and ZS8 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was released 24 months after the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S31 grades vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S31 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S31 vs the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and ZS8.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S31 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS8 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S31 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.