Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S8200 was brought out 4 months prior to the SZ7 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S8200 scores versus the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic SZ7
S8200 | SZ7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S8200
SZ7 | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic SZ7
S8200 | SZ7 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 features 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 SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S8200 and the SZ7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and SZ7.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 961k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 220 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $329 | $199 |