Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the S8000 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S8000 was manufactured 20 months later than the LX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S8000 matches up vs the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S8000 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S8000 will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger S8000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.