Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was released 11 months earlier than the SZ8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9500 scores versus the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S9500 versus the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and SZ8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S9500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.