Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 23 months earlier than the SZ8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S6300 scores vs the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 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).

Contrast the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6300 compared to the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and SZ8.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The older S6300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.