Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S800c was released 19 months after the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S800c scores vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic ZS8
S800c | ZS8 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 819k | 230k | Sharper display (+589k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon S800c
ZS8 | S800c |
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Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS8
S800c | ZS8 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c has got exterior 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 ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c against the ZS8.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and ZS8.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S800c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-02-04 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 819 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 184g (0.41 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 140 images | 340 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $290 | $275 |