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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 7 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6300 grades against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic ZS8

 S6300 ZS8 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon S6300

 ZS8 S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS8

 S6300 ZS8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 provides external 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) and the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 and the ZS8.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S6300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS8
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Pricing at launch $200 $275