Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was brought out 6 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S8200 grades against the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 vs the FZ80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and FZ80 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and FZ80.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S8200 will be behind in sensor technology.