Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS15

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled 8 months after the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S800c grades vs the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S800c provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S800c and the ZS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and ZS15.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger S800c will have a benefit in sensor technology.