Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S8200 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 was introduced in August 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 961k dot Fixed Screen
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8200
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Nikon S8200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S8200 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3.

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 350 mm vs 250 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 14x vs 10x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 961k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 1.4 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini vs

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      Nikon S8100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S8000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon S3500
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon AW120
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Samsung TL220
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Casio EX-Z33
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic SZ3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 over Nikon Coolpix S8200.

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.1
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 60 sec
      Lighter 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz) vs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      Internal Storage 89 MB vs 90 MB

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      Panasonic SZ7
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ1
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz)126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
        Internal Storage89 MB90 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life250 shots250 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 has a 3.0" screen with 961k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S8200, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. Nikon Coolpix S8200 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.10 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 body has dimensions of 104 x 59 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.3") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 body has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.87"). Nikon Coolpix S8200 weighs 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and give them scores of 61 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 961k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S8200

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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