Nikon W300 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 3 years after the SZ8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the W300 grades vs the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon W300 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the W300 compared to the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and SZ8.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent W300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.