Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the S8200 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S8200 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the LX7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S8200 matches up against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 offers external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S8200 and the LX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and LX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S8200 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S8200 will produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S8200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.