Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 4 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S8200 grades versus the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 offers outer 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 FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S8200 and the FZ300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and FZ300.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.