Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic F5

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 16 months prior to the F5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S8200 matches up against the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S8200 compared to the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and F5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.