Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S8000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S8000 was announced 14 months later than the ZS1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S8000 scores versus the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S8000 versus the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and ZS1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S8000 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S8000 will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S8000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.