Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS30

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 4 years prior to the TS30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S8200 scores against the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 has got physical measurements 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 TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S8200 versus the TS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and TS30.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older S8200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.