Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic S3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was launched 8 months after the S3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S8200 scores against the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 and the S3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and S3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S8200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.