Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS30

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 5 years before the TS30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S8000 grades vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S8000 versus the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and TS30.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S8000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.