Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the SZ8 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S9300 grades versus the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S9300 vs the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and SZ8.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S9300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.