Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ200

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 10 months earlier than the FZ200 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S8200 scores versus the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S8200 vs the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and FZ200.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.