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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(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
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was revealed 5 years before the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S8200 grades vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S8200 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S8200

 ZS60 S8200 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2011More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution1040k961kClearer screen (+79k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS60

 S8200 ZS60 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S8200 and the ZS60.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and ZS60.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competition (282g)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 961 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.47 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 250 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $248