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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(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
Panasonic ZS8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic ZS8

 S800c ZS8 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon S800c

 ZS8 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS8

 S800c ZS8 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (140 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (140 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (140 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS8
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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
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