Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3
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![Nikon Coolpix S8200 front Nikon Coolpix S8200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200/Nikon-S8200-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3/Panasonic-SZ3-front.jpg)
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S8200 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the SZ3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8200 grades versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic SZ3
S8200 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon S8200
SZ3 | S8200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic SZ3
S8200 | SZ3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 vs the SZ3.
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and SZ3.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 961k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 gr (0.47 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $329 | $150 |