Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S8000 scores against the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 has outer measurements 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 SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S8000 compared to the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and SZ3.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.