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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic LZ20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 3 years before the LZ20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S8000 matches up versus the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic LZ20

 S8000 LZ20 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon S8000

 LZ20 S8000 
IntroducedJuly 2012June 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic LZ20

 S8000 LZ20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 features physical measurements 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 Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 and the LZ20.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and LZ20 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and LZ20.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
great battery life (380 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8000
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $250