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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8000 was unveiled 11 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S8000 scores against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic ZR1

 S8000 ZR1 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon S8000

 ZR1 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZR1

 S8000 ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 has outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S8000 compared to the ZR1.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and ZR1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S8000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $280