Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced 19 months prior to the SZ1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S8000 scores against the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 and the SZ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and SZ1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.