Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-12

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SZ-12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced 19 months before the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S8000 grades vs the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S8000 against the SZ-12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and SZ-12.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.