Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 24 months prior to the ZS15 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8000 scores against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S8000 and the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S8000 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.