Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 3 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S8200 grades vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S8200 and the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.