Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80
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![Nikon Coolpix S8200 front Nikon Coolpix S8200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200/Nikon-S8200-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80/Panasonic-ZS80-front.jpg)
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S8200 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S8200 matches up against the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic ZS80
S8200 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon S8200
ZS80 | S8200 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 79 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 961k | Clearer display (+79k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS80
S8200 | ZS80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 against the ZS80.
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and ZS80.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also called | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 961 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213 gr (0.47 lbs) | 327 gr (0.72 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
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 | 250 photos | 380 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $329 | $448 |