Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 3 years before the SZ8 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S9100 matches up vs the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S9100 vs the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.