Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS8

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured around the same time to the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9100 grades against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S9100 against the ZS8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.