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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS40 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S8000 grades vs the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic ZS40

 S8000 ZS40 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon S8000

 ZS40 S8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS40

 S8000 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 versus the ZS40.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and ZS40.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (240g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS40
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 life - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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