Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS4

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 19 months prior to the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S8000 matches up versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 features exterior 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 TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S8000 vs the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and TS4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8000 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.