Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FX78

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FX78, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was unveiled 8 months later than the FX78 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S8200 matches up against the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S8200 vs the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S8200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.