Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Announced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe W300 was brought out 5 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W300 grades vs the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZS8
| W300 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 72 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon W300
| ZS8 | W300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS8
| W300 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon W300 features outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the W300 versus the ZS8.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and ZS8.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2017-05-31 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | - | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $387 | $275 |
