Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was revealed 7 months before the FZ150 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S8200 scores against the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S8200 and the FZ150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and FZ150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S8200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.