Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced 19 months before the S2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S8000 grades vs the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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 S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S8000 compared to the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and S2.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older S8000 will be behind in sensor technology.