Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS20

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 19 months prior to the TS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S8000 scores versus the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8000 against the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and TS20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.