Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced around the same time to the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S8000 matches up against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S8000 compared to the ZS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.