Nikon S800c vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was introduced very close to the SZ3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S800c grades against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c features physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S800c versus the SZ3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and SZ3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.